Academics

Learning at NSLA

At NSLA, we believe in nurturing every student's potential through a holistic and rigorous academic program combined with a vibrant dedicated arts study.

From the moment they join us in sixth grade, all students explore diverse art forms: Band, Choir, Dance, and Visual Arts.  As they progress, students can specialize in an art form during seventh and eighth grades, diving deeper into their passions.

Our students showcase their talents throughout their middle school journey, participating in numerous performances, showcases, parades, competitions, community events, recitals, and exhibits. This comprehensive approach to learning prepares our graduates for success at top-tier performing arts high schools, highly selective public high schools, and even private schools with scholarships across the city and country.

We believe in learning beyond our walls. Through dynamic partnerships with renowned organizations like the Park Avenue Armory, New York City Center, the American Ballet Theatre, Lehman College Music Department, and the Bronx Arts Ensemble, our students gain unparalleled access to professional artists and enriching cultural experiences, broadening their horizons and inspiring their artistic growth.

Discover how NSLA empowers students to excel academically and creatively, preparing them for a future filled with possibility.

The Arts at NSLA

The Arts is an integral part of the student experience at NSLA.  We welcome students who are just beginning to those who are already well experienced within their artistic discipline.  Each arts studio at NSLA benefits from a dedicated practice space specifically set-up for that art form.