Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School is a public high school located east of Pittsburgh. We’re tuition-free, and open to any student in grades 9-12 who is located in Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Arts Academy is dedicated to achievement in both traditional academics as well as six unique and comprehensive arts programs. Our Mission Statement: Westinghouse Arts Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive arts program for high school students to further develop their artistic skills and achieve higher academic goals through the arts. Westinghouse Arts Academy will also encourage the importance of individuality, excellence, self- responsibility, as well as problem solving, divergent and autonomous thinking. It is the intention of Westinghouse Arts Academy to achieve these goals through an environment that accommodates diverse interests within a set of uniform standards that allows each student to pursue their own objectives yet work together to compete on a larger world stage. The Westinghouse Arts Academy student may be thinking about the arts as a career, simply exploring their talents further or just developing a deeper appreciation for the arts. Students who attend are excited about new opportunities and studying with others who love the arts. As a Westinghouse Arts Academy student, they know that they must succeed in their academic goals in order to thrive in their arts classes. A blended learning environment utilizing computer-based and project-based learning will maximize time for arts studies while providing personalized learning and the tools for academic success. Whether performing on stage, taking photographs for a studio show or writing a short story, Westinghouse Arts Academy students are dedicated to devoting the time to create and perform in the arts.