Marin School of the Arts
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Marin School of the Arts (MSA) operates as an award-winning arts academy within a public high school, providing professional-level arts instruction and practice alongside standard academic coursework for students in Novato, California. It serves as a regional magnet program, drawing students from across the Bay Area and the Novato Unified School District, with the aim of increasing access and diversity while maintaining affordability within a public school setting. Founded in 2003 by Mark Peabody, MSA has grown its enrollment and earned recognition for its performing and visual arts programs, including state and Grammy-affiliated awards. The school emphasizes a combination of rigorous arts training and general education, culminating in graduates who pursue higher education with substantial scholarship support. In recent developments, MSA launched a Wellness Hub in the East Annex in May 2023 and announced an Alumni outreach initiative in early 2023 in connection with its 20th anniversary.