About the School
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, commonly known as LaGuardia or LaG, is a distinguished public high school located in Manhattan, New York City. Established in 1984 through the merger of the High School of Music & Art and the School of Performing Arts, it specializes in visual and performing arts education alongside a strong academic curriculum. The school serves approximately 2,141 to 2,251 students in grades 9??2 and is operated by the New York City Department of Education. LaGuardia offers conservatory-level training in instrumental music, vocal music, acting, dance, and visual arts, as well as technical arts training for careers in scenography and choreography. The school emphasizes academic excellence with a high participation rate in Advanced Placement courses. Admissions are merit-based, focusing on artistic talent rather than standardized test scores, making it a unique option for gifted students from New York City public schools. The school