Jackson School for the Arts
Serving talented students since 2001
About JSA
Established in 2001, Jackson School for the Arts (JSA) is a nonprofit arts academy within Jackson High School that provides an enriched arts education to talented students through specialized curriculum, activities, student organizations, and mentoring.
In addition to rigorous academic curriculum, JSA students are exposed to dance, theater, visual arts, vocal music, and instrumental music. Each student selects a concentration.
About Jackson High School
US News & World Report ranked Jackson High School number 983, placing it among the top 5.5% of nearly 18,000 schools in the nation. Jackson High School received an overall score of 94.49 out of 100.
Apply for JSA
2025 Application & Information
Complete the online application by April 10, 2025.
Learn more and apply now.
Upcoming Events
April 2025
JSA Capstone Morning
April 15
JSA Capstone Celebration
April 15
Spring Play
4/12 and 4/13
Band & Choir State Competitions
April 25 & 26
Steel Band
April 27
JSA Senior Brunch
April 27
JNJ Auditions
April 28 & 29
Jazz Band Concert
April 30
Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition
Save the Date: Ceremony and Reception on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Verne Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, Davidson Theatre, Columbus, Ohio.
Congratulations to JSA Scholastics Winners
Read more and get Exhibit and Award Ceremony details on our blog.
Scholastics Jewelry Winners
Congratulations to Gold Key Winner, Kenzie Tran. Congratulations to Silver Key Winners, Lilly Stark and Amelia Nonnamaker. Congratulations to Honorable Mention Winners, Adam Schrader and Amelia Nonnamaker. We are so pround of all of you.
Scholastics Fine Art Winners
Congratulations to Gold Key Winners Summer McFee, Ray Cho, Isabella Dalman, Emma Piercy, Amelia Nonnamaker, Cara Piland, Elysia Truex, and Emma Todich. Congratulations to Silver Key Winners, Elle Bettilyon, Brenna Charlick, and Isabella Liber. We are so proud of all of you.
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Visit our social media page to connect with JSA, Edge Dance, Theatre, Choirs, Visual Arts and more.
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Calling JSA Volunteers
We could not accomplish what we do without our dedicated volunteers of all ages. There are so many ways you can contribute, from helping with special events to providing staff and student support, we always need your unique talents. Use our handy form to contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
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