Perpich Center for Arts Education

I graduated in 2013 from Media at PCAE. I can easily say that attending the Arts High School was one of the happiest times in my life. I was able to receive an education that fit my learning learning style, and dive into art that I loved. I was allowed to explore both myself, and my voice creatively with the support of amazing, dedicated teachers. I received more support and guidance in preparation for college than any of my friends who stayed at my previous high school. I was able to jump into University with an impressive resume and skills that have served me well. Attending Perpich was an opportunity that I am lucky to have gotten, and I hope that many more individuals like myself are able to discover and thrive at the Perpich Center for Arts Education.

I'm a 1998 graduate of Theater from this school and going there was nothing short of pivotal in my life. I feel my life is a success because of this school and I dream of my children going to a school that is similar around Boston where I live now. I am certain that 100% of the students and faculty feel honored to be there, how many high schools can make that claim? This school is different from any other I can see. That it is a public school for the state is a key difference because it pulls in culture and talent from the entire state. It provides opportunity to unique students who would be swallowed up by their small rural hometowns. I am certain that Minneapolis/St.Paul owes much of its artistic offerings directly to this school. When I look back at my life, the years I spent there are far and away a bright highlight that I speak of often and is a source of pride when I talk about Minnesota.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education / Arts High School has made an incredible impact in my life - I received a first class education there from many amazing faculty members, and the environment of artistic and academic excellence is unmatched. We are so lucky to have this public school and I am so lucky to have finished my high school education there. It is an asset to the state!

Graduated from here in 2012. Best high school I ever attended. I give credit to Perpich for all the accomplishments in my life. The teachers genuinely care about advancing academic learning, and having art incorporated into everyday learning allowed me to understand the importance of the arts in our schools.