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Academic Excellence With An Artistic Edge

Mission Statement

Young Audiences Charter Schools' mission is to educate the whole child through arts integration and equip our creative learners to flourish as leaders in life and learning.

We strive to be an inclusive and safe educational setting for all of our Creative Learners regardless of gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religious belief, or exceptionality.

At A Glance

Over 2,000 creative learners served in the greater New Orleans area
Over 300 creative learners participate in our afterschool program
4 arts pathways for all high schoolers to choose from resulting in a nationally recognized certificate at graduation
Over 15 academic and arts programs
30 creative learner performances a year
Over 10,000 minutes a year read by the average creative learner
15 different sports offered
Over 270 hours of art instruction a year received by upper school creative learners

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Young Audiences Charter Schools nurture creative learners who thrive socially, academically, artistically, and athletically in a culture of community and respect.

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News & Announcements

Secure your learner's seat placement for the 2024-2025 school year at YACS

Please ensure you complete your learner's 24-25 Re-Registration Form by the deadline: March 8, 2024, at 5 PM. Failure to do so will result in placement on a waitlist. Please note that as part of our new process for reenrolling families, you'll now need to upload two proofs of residency during the registration process.

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Winter Weather Update!

In accordance with the guidance provided by the Jefferson Parish School System, Young Audiences Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish, including Burmaster Middle/High School, Kate Middleton, and Little YACS, will open tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on a regular schedule. Our Crocker campus in Orleans Parish will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024.