About

Mission

 The mission of the Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) is to provide each uniquely gifted student with exceptional preparation in the fine or performing arts while providing a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

 

Values and Vision

For Our Students
ChiArts will instill in our students a sense of professionalism, as well as respect for their colleagues, their field, and for society as a whole. Our students will be critical, independent thinkers and good citizens. They will be motivated to apply their scholastic and artistic efforts to enlighten and improve the well being of society. The School recognizes that our students face a rigorous schedule in which equal dedication to work in the arts and academics is vital. Students will meet these high standards and are given the encouragement to succeed.
 
For The School
ChiArts will provide an open and supportive environment in which young artists can grow and develop. The school will contribute to the artistic reputation of the city of Chicago, fulfilling its mission to educate and train the next generation of artists, and to provide mentors and role models for our students.

 

Welcome Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Visitor,

On September 8, 2009 we will open the doors to one of the premier arts training and college preparatory programs in the country. With the establishment of The Chicago High School for the Arts this is an exciting time, not only for the education and arts community of Chicago, but for the entire city.

We welcome you to our web site, confident that it will serve as a source of information about ChiArts and its program. This website has been created in the hope that it will be a valuable source of school news and timely information for visitors to the site.

I invite you to explore our web site and contact us if you would like to have additional information.

Sincerely,

José Ochoa
Executive Director
The Chicago High School for the Arts

for the arts + minds of Chicago