About the School
Mission Statement
Our mission is:
to provide an intensive, high quality conservatory style high school education in and through the arts.
Vision Statement
Our vision is:
to fully challenge and nurture high school students with exceptional talent in the arts who wish to pursue careers in the visual and performing arts.
Values
The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts values innovative leadership, an active and diverse student body and faculty, a rigorous and joyful working environment, and the involvement of parents and the larger community. The Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts is also proud to serve as a catalyst for Pawtucket's economic revitalization in and through the arts.
Student Body
We carry out our mission with a major focus on Pawtucket students for whom tuition will be waived. The school is also open to students from other communities on a tuition basis. Acceptance to the school is based on an audition/portfolio process.