Los Angeles High School of the Arts

Los Angeles High School of the Arts

LAHSA is currently housed at Belmont High School, located a mile west of downtown Los Angeles. LAHSA is formerly known as the small learning community BAPA (Belmont Academy of Performing Arts) which was established in 1998. As was BAPA's mission, LAHSA continues to prepare its student body to go onto any four-year university, but an emphasis is placed in the performing arts: drama, singing and dancing.

LAHSA students are exposed to behind the scenes careers in performance. Students take classes in set design, sound production, and lighting design. They are also exposed to the production side of theater performance by writing, casting, and directing their own plays

A rigorous and writing-based academic program helps to prepare students to excel at the university levelStudents will gain real-life experience through job shadowing and internships.Students will be prepared for jobs in the entertainment industry, Southern California's largest employer.

The LAHSA Faculty is composed of veteran teachers with diverse teaching backgrounds and highly qualified new teachers who work together to support the students in fulfilling the mission of our school.Students will develop confidence and the ability to speak clearly, a requirement for success in college or any professional career.Students will learn effective communication and group dynamics skills to develop healthy and purposeful relationships.

The principal is Ms. Esther Soliman.


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