Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Ben Smith
202-282-0123
[email protected]
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.
Arts Integration
Advanced Placement
Career and Technical Education
Dual College Enrollment
Extended Day
Online Learning
Restorative Justice Program
Selective Program
AP & Honors Courses, National Honor Society, Debate Team, Model UN, Show Choir
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 alumni go on to receive accolades such as nominations for Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards and nominations.
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- 70% Black/African-American
- 2% Asian
- 11% Hispanic / Latino
- <1% Native American / Alaska Native
- <1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
- 12% White non-Hispanic
- 5% Multiracial
This school has multiple lottery options, please visit the historic waitlist page HERE for detailed data.
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In addition to virtual Open Houses, we will also be providing virtual Audition Workshops. Please sign up for our admissions newsletter here: https://www.ellingtonschool.org/contact-us/forms/admissions-email-list/