At The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE), we’re always thinking about the future – yours. Whether you’re a 6th grader just starting to discover what you love, or a senior mapping out your next steps, The SAE is building the skills, connections, and confidence you’ll need to thrive long after graduation day. Here’s a look at where The SAE can take you.

Heading to College? We’ve Got Your Back.

Dreaming of a conservatory in New York? An arts program in Chicago? A university close to home? Whatever your destination, The SAE gives you a serious headstart on getting there – and paying for it.

  •       Earn free college credits before you graduate through Advanced Placement courses and local college partnerships. Less time. Less money. More momentum.
  •       Graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your best work – exactly what top college admissions committees want to see.
  •       Get exclusive access to admissions officers at top conservatories, universities, and colleges through SAE-hosted visits and connections.
  •       Earn scholarships based on your artistic achievements, giving you a financial head start on your higher education journey.

SAE graduates have been accepted to some of the most prestigious programs in the country – from NYU and CalArts to Columbia University, UCLA, Emerson College, The New School, ArtCenter, and many more. The spotlight is waiting for you.

Ready to Jump Into Your Career? Let’s Go.

Not everyone wants to head straight to college – and at The SAE, that’s completely okay. Whether you want to step directly into a creative career or build a business around your art, we prepare you for both. Our Enterprise curriculum teaches you how to be an artist and how to make it work in the real world.

  •       Discover what’s out there. Explore the full landscape of creative careers – design, music, media, film, fashion, social content creation, and beyond – and match your skills to where the jobs are in the modern creative economy.
  •       Turn passion into profit. Learn how to market your art, land freelance gigs, and build a creative brand that’s uniquely yours. Your talent deserves to be sustainable.
  •       Get hands-on experience. Through mentorship opportunities and real-world projects in professional studios, theatres, and businesses, you’ll graduate with more than a diploma – you’ll have a résumé.
  •       Hear from people doing it. Guest artists, SAE Speaks panelists, and our world-class Master Artist series bring real professionals into the building to share exactly how they built careers doing what they love.

A Network That Keeps Working for You

One of The SAE’s biggest advantages? Our community doesn’t stop at graduation. Our alumni regularly return to campus to mentor current students, share job opportunities, and share their own professional networks. It’s a cycle of success that just keeps going.

We’re also on the radar of prestigious university admissions officers and respected industry leaders. Our graduation ceremony is a standing-room-only event. Our visual and performing arts season is one of the largest in the country. And our students perform, exhibit, and present on stages that matter.

Success Really Does Start Here.

At The SAE, we don’t just help you graduate. We help you figure out who you are as an artist, as a professional, and as a person. Whether your path leads to college, a career, or a creative business you build yourself, The SAE is your springboard.

Want to see it for yourself? Explore The SAE and apply for the 2026–27 school year. 

About The SAE

The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE) is an audition-free and tuition-free arts charter school serving grades 6-12. Our campuses are located in the Pomona, CA Arts Colony, surrounded by a thriving professional arts community. We offer nationally-recognized, award-winning arts education and creative entrepreneurship for young artists through project-based learning and flexible block scheduling. Students are supported by a close-knit community that values creative expression and celebrates differences. Join The SAE today! Enrolling now.

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