Fine Arts Department

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing and arithmetic...music, dance, painting and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.”

William Bennet, Former US Secretary of Education

The Fine Arts Department at David W. Carter High School is a standard of excellence, creativity, and achievement. Our students consistently earn top honors at the district, regional, and state levels, demonstrating artistic mastery, discipline, and leadership across visual and performing arts disciplines.

Through rigorous instruction, professional-level expectations, and authentic creative experiences, Carter Fine Arts prepares students for success beyond high school. Many of our graduates earn full and substantial scholarships to colleges and universities, pursuing careers in the arts, education, design, performance, and related fields.

Fine Arts at Carter is more than participation—it is purpose, precision, and pride. The department cultivates student voice, cultural expression, and creative excellence, empowering students to compete, lead, and thrive on any stage they enter.