49 years of excellence
Perform.
Create.
Achieve.
Welcome to LIHSA
At LIHSA, emerging artists get the opportunity to explore and refine their talents in a one-of-a-kind, master apprentice, arts-centered community. Nestled in Syosset, NY, students learn in a safe and supportive environment where they can pursue their artistic passion and discover who they are as individuals and as artists.
- 100% Of students going on to 4 year colleges
- 100% Of students eligible to earn college credit
- 15+ Productions each year
Develop Your Talent
CTE Programs
On stage, in the studio, and in classrooms, students learn from a dedicated team of teachers, all of whom are accomplished artists and performers. Each program offers independent projects and field trips and brings world-class artists to the School to conduct master classes.
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts pathway focuses on the direct creation of art and entertainment by the individual artist through mediums such as dance, theatre, and music.
Visual & Digital Arts
The Visual & Digital Arts pathway includes those occupations that use visual arts and digital media as the primary means of communication and expression.
Scenic Construction & Production Technologies
The Scenic Construction & Production Technologies program will equip students with the skills to build sets and performance environments in theatre, film, and live events.
Sonic Arts
This program will offer students’ knowledge in the creation of artistic and commercial works of sound.
Game Design
In this program students will explore current industry standard technologies, media and art applications, and emerging technological advances.
3D Animation
Develop skills in environmental and character modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, and more using industry-standard software such as Maya and Adobe After Effects.
Multimedia Journalism
This new CTE program will embrace the traditional tenets of journalism: objectivity, accuracy, credible sourcing, and strong writing. Students will work alongside industry veterans and will learn to tell their stories through a combination of text, images, sound, video, and graphics.
Expressive Arts & Human Development
This program will emphasize developmental health across the lifespan and incorporate coursework to develop students’ artistic skills.