DSA Pathways

DSA Pathways
  • METRO DETROIT’S PREMIER PUBLIC EDUCATION ARTS & MUSIC PATHWAY

    Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is leveraging its legacy and expertise, and partnerships with 26 Arts Organizations for the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative for students in grades 6 -12. By positioning DSA as the premier performing and fine arts high school in Metro Detroit, students have a unique opportunity to combine outstanding academics and arts instruction, and connect with acclaimed professional artists via residencies, master classes, and workshops at the following schools: 

    Middle School Arts Conservatories: Grades 6 - 8

    • BRENDA SCOTT ACADEMY FOR THEATRE ARTS
    • EDWARD ‘DUKE’ ELLINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC & ART AT BECKHAM ACADEMY
    • JOHN R. KING ACADEMIC AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
    • SPAIN ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL

    High School: Grades 9-12

    • Detroit School of Arts

    To make this process easier for students and their families, the District will provide free bus transportation from the four middle schools to DSA, seamlessly connecting the conservatory graduates to their new high school in the heart of Midtown Detroit.  

    Download brochure here: DPSCD - DSA Pathways 2022 Brochure

    Download flyer here: DPSCD - DSA Pathways 2022 Flyer

  • Core Art Areas

  • DSA Pathways - Schools

  • Partnerships

  • Middle School Conservatory Audition Guidelines

  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2023!