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Welcome to SOTA

An image of the front doors of the school at 45 Prince st from the street

SOTA PARENTS AND GUARDIANS...

We know that your child’s education is important to you. SOTA is a community dedicated to ensuring positive outcomes for all students. There are years of research to indicate that strong family involvement is critical to your child’s overall achievement into adulthood. When parents are actively engaged in the educational process, students earn higher grades. They are more motivated, have better self-esteem, lower suspension rates, decreased use of drugs and alcohol, and exhibit fewer instances of violent behavior. We encourage your active participation in SOTA’s PTSO, and we welcome your attendance at the many exciting events we plan each year. By working together, we can help your child achieve SOTA’s mission of success... academic, artistic, and humanistic.

WE ARE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS!

 School of the Arts (SOTA) is a Rochester City School District secondary school serving nearly 1,200 students in grades 7 through 12, and we are located in The Neighborhood of the Arts. If you’re talented, interested in the arts, desire high academic achievement, and want to develop skills for college, career development, and life... SOTA is the place for you! 

Students at the School of the Arts carry a full academic course load, in addition to a rigorous Fine Arts sequence in one of six subject areas: Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Theatre Technology, or Visual Arts. Students interested in attending SOTA must audition to be accepted. The school's  faculty and staff create an educational environment that promotes life-long learning. 

Each semester, students are encouraged to participate in performances, and exhibitions within their major field of study. In order to accommodate their academic work-load and Fine Arts concentration, SOTA students commit to many extracurricular activities extending beyond the school day. 

Students who attend SOTA may also wish to participate in the many athletic teams, and dozens of extra-curricular performance events throughout the school year.