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Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts (MAA) is a public charter school in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. It is located on the campus of Milwaukie High School. It is run by the North Clackamas School District.

History

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts opened in 2005 and is primarily an alternative choice for students at Rowe Middle School to attend. Eighth graders from other schools can also apply to attend, students at a middle school within the school district are guaranteed placement.

The school's curriculum promotes a more creative, hands-on approach to learning. Students attending are encouraged to participate in Visual and/or Performing Arts in the J.C. Lille Center for the Arts on the campus, nicknamed the "Arts Building" by students.

The Arts Building contains two visual art classrooms, one for traditional art and one for ceramics, a black box theatre, a dance room, choir room, band/orchestra room, and a 500-seat auditorium.

Academics

In 2008, 94% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 35 students, 33 graduated, 1 dropped out, and one returned for another year of school.

References

  1. ^ "Milwaukie Academy of the Arts". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "Milwaukie Academy of the Arts details". www.osaa.org. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  3. ^ "Milwaukie Academy of The Arts in Milwaukie, Or". Milwaukie Academy of the Arts. Archived from the original on October 22, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  4. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  5. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.