Jefferson Arts Academy as the 46th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 statewide; the school was ranked No. 1157 nationally. Curriculum Students enrolled in the Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy complete both a college preparatory academic curriculum, as well as a studio program in the visual, performing or media arts. The school's curriculum is geared toward preparing students for postsecondary education and developing their creative talents. The school's academic program includes: Four years of coursework in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education/health Two to four years of study in foreign languages including Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese Additional coursework in career readiness Preparation for state-required high school exit exams Honors and Advanced Placement classes offered to all interested students Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. Specially designed for students who may need academic support or who may be the first in their families to attend college, students in the AVID program participate in a daily elective course that offers academic support and college preparation. AVID students also engage in regular tutorials, college preparation sessions and trips, career readiness experiences, and other activities to support their academic and personal growth. Participation in the AVID program is by application only. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy offers five studio programs in the arts. These include: Audio and Visual Media. The A/V Media program offers preparation in audio and video editing, programming, and production techniques. Students have the opportunity to study in both a graphic print shop, as well as in the Jefferson Arts Television Studio. Creative Writing. The Creative Writing program offers young authors a rich curriculum to support their creative talents. Students study various writing genres and have opportunities to publish through in- school and out-of-school publications. Performing Arts. The Performing Arts program offers preparation in instrumental music, vocal music, and dance. Performers may participate in several concert band, orchestra, string, and jazz ensembles, while receiving instruction in music theory, composition, and improvisation. Live performances are an important focus of this program. Theater. The Theater program offers preparation in live performance, technical theater, stage movement, principles of scenic design, children's theater, costume structure and design, and make-up. Live performances are an important focus of this program. Visual Arts. The Visual Arts program prepares young artists for advanced study in drawing,