Welcome to New Mexico
School for the Arts
The New Mexico School for the Arts is a public, statewide high school that serves young artists with a rigorous, award-winning arts training and academic program.
Where Passion Leads to Extraordinary Results
We believe a student’s passion for the arts can propel them to success in every aspect of life. We are committed to fostering that success by providing a strong foundation for artistic and academic growth in an inclusive and challenging environment that encourages exploration, expands imagination and cultivates creativity.
If you believe in the power of the arts, and want to support young artists, please consider giving to our arts program so we can continue to help students thrive!
Cultivating Community for Young Artists
Deeply connected to New Mexico, NMSA is proud to serve 250 students from 39 communities and Pueblos across the state. NMSA brings these artist-scholars together–many of whom hail from rural areas–to experience the richness of New Mexico arts history, culture and industry, thanks to generous partnerships with local organizations such as the Institute of American Indian Arts, SITE Santa Fe and Meow Wolf, and renowned artists and galleries. With these resources, NMSA augments studio and classroom work with in-the-field instruction, presentations, performances, exhibitions and internships.
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The Art of NMSA
New Mexico School for the Arts helps students cultivate their own artistic voice, fostering broad intellectual development, so that in addition to developing strong technique, students will begin to refine their personal artistic vision and purpose, and the means to communicate that vision through their art.
At New Mexico School for the Arts, student portfolios are continually growing and evolving, documenting the challenges and successes of student work and enabling students to become more aware of and invested in their own growth and learning as they prepare for life after high school. Follow the links above to see student works!
The Art of NMSA
New Mexico School for the Arts helps students cultivate their own artistic voice, fostering broad intellectual development, so that in addition to developing strong technique, students will begin to refine their personal artistic vision and purpose, and the means to communicate that vision through their art.
At New Mexico School for the Arts, student portfolios are continually growing and evolving, documenting the challenges and successes of student work and enabling students to become more aware of and invested in their own growth and learning as they prepare for life after high school. Follow the links above to see student works!
“My time here has been invaluable. As I prepare to attend Juilliard, I know the rigor and support I’ve received at NMSA have given me the discipline I need to continue to grow.”
“The college preparation steps that NMSA takes even as early as 9th grade surprised us – it’s clear they take the advancement of these students very seriously and have established the infrastructure to back it up.”
“We cheer for each other when we succeed, support each other when we fall, and lift each other up to try again.”
“I can’t think of a better place to support than a school that is preparing New Mexico’s kids so effectively for the future. Their results are inarguably some of the best in the state.”
Points of Pride
New Mexico School for the Arts fosters a culture of respect to self, others, and the community at-large. We have created an education that supports the whole student: as an artist, a scholar, and a citizen. Our reach is statewide; students from across New Mexico are positively impacted by our programs.
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United States Dept of Education National Blue Ribbon School
In 2016, NMSA was designated by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School, one of the nation’s highest honors in education for its success in closing the achievement gap.
Designated as one of Edutopia's “Schools that Work”
NMSA has been recognized by Edutopia (George Lucas Educational Foundation), one of the leading voices for best-practices in education, as one of their “Schools that Work.”
Digital Promise “Case Study” School
NMSA is a Digital Promise “Case Study” School. Digital Promise is a national center created by the United States Congress to advance technologies that transform teaching and learning.
Top School on Niche
NMSA was recognized on Niche as the #1 in Best High School for the Arts in New Mexico and for having the Best Public High School Teachers in New Mexico.
Higher than average ACT Scores
NMSA’s average composite ACT score is 22.7, which is 18% higher than the state average and 9% higher than the national average.