Arts
Visual and performing arts are an essential part of The Shaker Experience at Shaker Heights High School.
High school students are encouraged to explore their artistic interests through a wide array of world-class music, theatre, and visual arts courses, as well as participation in diverse ensembles and productions. These opportunities not only enhance their creative skills but also provide chances to travel both domestically and internationally, enriching their educational journey.
Musical Melodies
Shaker Heights High School offers musical paths for every performer including orchestra, band and choir.
With its commitment to the arts, Shaker Heights Schools is consistently honored with a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The District is one of only 686 school districts across the nation to receive the designation.
The NAMM Foundation's BCME Award recognizes and celebrates school districts and schools for their support and commitment to music education and efforts to assure access to music for all students as part of a well-rounded education.
Taking the Stage
At Shaker Heights High School, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of stage productions and theater arts courses, fostering their artistic growth and creativity.
In addition to annual fall and spring theatre productions, the high school hosts the acclaimed New Stages and Sankofa events, showcasing original student work and celebrating African American culture and history. Recent high school productions include “Mean Girls,” produced by the Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Department, complementing a robust curriculum that includes Theatre Arts, Acting Ensemble, Dramatic Literature & Writing, Stagecraft and more.
Artistic Expression
The Shaker Heights Schools philosophy of art education is that all individuals, regardless of background and abilities, are entitled to develop their artistic potential to the fullest extent of their capacity.
At Shaker Heights High School, students have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of coursework, including photography, ceramics, fashion design, and portraiture. Shaker’s student artists are regularly honored in the Scholastic National Awards and the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition for their exceptional works.
