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Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School is the most comprehensive performing arts high school in Kentucky where students have the distinct opportunity to train, learn, and nurture their talent to become tomorrow's artists. Students are selected to attend by a competitive process that evaluates academic achievement, a personal essay, teacher recommendations, and a performing arts audition. Jefferson County residents are not charged tuition. Residency in Jefferson County is required for admission to the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School.
October 22nd at 6PM for more information about our programs and admissions process.
The Application period will begin November 11 and end December 20, 2024. Students should be preparing the audition requirements found below.
Manual welcomes the opportunity to host 8th grade parochial, private, Anchorage, non-Jefferson County resident, home-schooled or out-of-state students through Prospective Student Experiences (formerly known as Shadowing). This student only experience will include a tour of our campus and question-and-answer panel with current students. It will provide the opportunity for prospective students from outside JCPS to explore all the school has to offer and highlight magnet-specific locations in our buildings. They will also interact with our current students who will share their own experiences and answer magnet specific questions.
Prospective Student Experiences will take place from 1:00-3:00 pm on the following dates:
October 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14