Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
DCPS School
8:30 a.m.-4:55 p.m.
Not required
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the only high school in the District of Columbia that combines a full college-preparatory curriculum with intensive pre-professional arts training. With the support of its partners, Ellington serves diverse and talented students from all wards of the city. Students are admitted through an audition and interview process into one of eight majors.
Advanced Placement
Extended Day
Selective Program
11 AP Courses, Honors classes, National Honor Society, Debate Team, Foreign Affairs Round Table
This is one of eight DCPS selective high schools and programs that have specific admissions requirements and selection criteria. Click HERE to learn more.
•DESA is the premiere arts high school in the country and is known internationally for its incredible pre-professional arts training and college-prepar
•DESA students train for 15hr/wk in pre-professional arts training
•We are proud that our students go on to receive accolades such as nominations for Tony Awards.
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- 74% Black, non-Hispanic
- 2% Asian
- 11% Hispanic / Latino
- 9% White non-Hispanic
- 4% Multiracial
3500 R St. NW
Ward 2