Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts

	1055 East Avenue Akron OH 44307 330/761-1765; Fax: 330/761-1764 Miller South's ODE report card/demographics Miller South's Web site
Grades: 4-8 Colors: Black, White and Hot Pink Average Class Size: 25 – Average Enrollment: 450 School Day: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Report Card Rating: Excellent Principal: Kathy Maddex
What makes Miller South special? The school received the prestigious "Star Award" from the International Network of Visual and Performing Art Schools and a "Creative Ticket" award from the Ohio Arts Alliance. The school also received a "Best Practices" award. Miller South's OPT scores range from 86-100%, are consistently the highest in the city and are comparable to surrounding school districts. Miller South offers in-depth study in five arts areas – visual art, vocal and instrumental music, dance and drama – with a talented and creative staff. Students receive numerous awards in local, state and national competitions. A strong academic curriculum is infused, enlivened and enriched by the arts with a highly competent, nurturing and well-trained staff. Miller South provides a culturally diverse learning environment in a beautifully maintained facility enhanced by a neon wall sculpture, tile wall mural and outstanding student artwork. The school is equipped with large classrooms, six fine arts studios including a dance studio, art studios equipped with graphic arts computers, a 900-seat newly renovated auditorium, Little Theatre and a 25-unit Yamaha keyboard lab. Miller South offers outstanding field trips both in and out of the state and the country (France, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Miller South enjoys partnerships with major arts organizations in Akron. Miller South received a beautification award from Keep Akron Beautiful. Strong parent support contributes to the success of Miller South – a school where all kids shine! Teachers have an average of 17 years of experience, and 84% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1956 (South High School) Opened in September 1956; closed in 1980; reopened as Miller South in 1993 Additions in 1971 (Lakeshore Annex) and 1975 Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts opened in the fall of 1993, following a parent, student and staff interest survey which indicated community support for a visual and performing arts school. The former South High School was closed in 1980. The school then became the South Education Center. In honor of Akron's first African-American principal, George C. Miller, the building was renamed George C. Miller South Education Center. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Innerbelt Follow Innerbelt to the Rand St. ramp Slight left onto Rand St. Right on V. Odom Blvd. to East Ave. (third light) Left on East Ave. to school

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