Located in Lakeland, Florida, the Lois Cowles Harrison School offers intensive training in dance, music, visual arts and theatre studies to high school students. Students within each program are involved in the academic study of their chosen profession as well as the performance or practical application. Ballet productions, plays, musicals and symphony orchestra concerts are staffed and performed by students within the school. Students interested in attending the school must pass an audition prior to their enrollment. Both the student and parent must sign a contract stating that they are aware of the unique curriculum of the school and are committed to successfully completing the program.
Formerly known as the Palm Beach County School of the Arts, the Dreyfoos Jr. School hosts training programs in theater arts, dance, instrumental performance, voice, visual arts and digital media. In addition to classes in creative mediums, students also enroll in formal mathematics, science and liberal arts classes designed to prepare them for college admissions processes. The school is open to Palm Beach County residents only and requires each prospective student to audition before a faculty panel. Students may audition for up to two artistic disciplines at the school. Students and parents may complete an online application for enrollment.
Osceola County School for the Arts offers training programs in drama, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, technical theatre, creative writing and visual arts to high school students wishing to pursue creative careers. The school accepts students in the sixth through twelfth grades who successfully pass their audition. Student events and concerts occur at the Osceola Performing Arts Center. Prospective students and parents must complete a physical application and return it to the school along with a letter of recommendation from the prospective student's primary artistic instructor.
The Douglas Anderson School for the Arts provides training and coaching in cinematic arts, creative writing, dance, instrumental performance, theatre, visual arts and vocal performance to students in the northern areas of Florida and southern Georgia. Students enrolled at the school must also complete courses in standard high school academic courses such as mathematics, science, social studies, languages and physical education. Prospective students must audition for the school's faculty on one of two audition dates. After a student has been successfully admitted to the school, their parents or guardians must sign an acceptance agreement which guarantees the enrollment of the student in the program.