Multi-faceted Learning
Manhattan’s
Arts Middle School
…to inspire a diverse community of young people to engage with the arts as a pathway to rich rigorous academic scholarship and creative purposeful life.
New York City Charter School of the Arts (CSA) is the only NY public charter middle school (grades 6-8) dedicated to the synergy of artistic, academic, and social/emotional learning as a model for whole child education. All students receive training in piano and music theory, visual arts and performance, and social activism as an integral part of their middle school experience. This focus on multiple perspectives gives students a rich experience and prepares them for a wide range of high school opportunities.
CSA is the only school in the SUNY portfolio that posted higher state exam results in 2022 than in 2019 - a testament to the impressive work of our staff to keep students learning during the pandemic. Through Our Arts Program, Students Master National Arts Standards, Are More Engaged In School And Develop As Inquisitive And Imaginative Learners. No Other Charter School In Manhattan Does This.
At City School of the Arts we Talk about Three Domains of Learning
Create
In Create, students use their imagination, practice risk-taking skills, and experience presenting finished products to audiences. Students are motivated to attend school and enjoy their learning. Each child gains an interdisciplinary and collaborative mindset while growing their creative and technical capacities with the development of strong communication and organizational skills.
Learn
Learn focuses on critical-thinking and problem-solving in Humanities, Math, and Science. Coherent writing, with claim, evidence, and reasoning are key components of all three disciplines. City School of the Arts is dedicated to supporting all types of learners to meet the demands of our academic program while additionally preparing students for the Algebra and Living Environments Regents exams.
Thrive
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the classroom to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning. In Thrive, the student’s socioemotional health and well-being are critical. We make certain that each student has a trusted adult advocate, and use a restorative approach to avoid and resolve conflicts amongst students and staff.
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“…just bring your dreams and ambitions.”
— Randall Iserman, Executive Director
Did you know?
City School of the Arts is one of the most easily accessible schools for commuters! Our school is made up of students from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens!
Any of the options above will bring you to CSA
Prospective Parent
“Greetings,
I attended your tour yesterday and I felt a ray of hope in the complex middle school process! I really loved your program and could envision my creative, theater-loving kiddo at CSA next year. We really hope we luck out in the lottery!!! Thanks so much for showing us around and sharing info about your special school.
We've already submitted our application and will be crossing our fingers...”
Email Comment November 2022
Current Parent
“I have been positively floored by the wonderful environment co-created by the students, faculty, and administrators at CSA. My high-achieving 7th grader has found academic challenge and celebration, as well as social connection and inclusion. I am absolutely inspired by the kindness and creativity of the CSA students. While we have yet another year here, already I feel sad at the thought of leaving. What a gem of a school!”
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Email
admissions@cityschoolofthearts.org
Phone
(646) 793-6320
