Philippine High School For The Arts

The Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) is a specialized public educational institution established on June 11, 1977, dedicated to nurturing artistically gifted and talented adolescents. It operates as a non-secular, non-profit special school located within the National Arts Center, which is owned by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). The campus is situated on the premises of the University of the Philippines in Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna. PHSA provides a focused arts education through five main courses of specialization: Dance (including Ballet and Folk), Creative Writing, Music, Theater Arts, and Visual Arts. The school also hosts exclusive arts organizations for scholars in their respective fields, and it organizes various events and performances, as indicated by references to activities like NAC Sunrise, NAC Night, and multiple dance, music, and theater sessions. Its mission centers on developing young artists in a residential, immersive environment, emphasizing artistic training alongside academic education.