Art Education Benefits & Impact Stats
Improved Academic Performance Students involved in the arts are 4x more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. Students with high arts partici Source: Arts Education Partnership – “Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development” AEP Critical Links
Higher Graduation and Attendance Rates High school students with intensive arts education have a dropout rate of just 4%, compared to 22% for those with low arts involvement. They are also more likely to attend school regularly. Source: National Endowment for the Arts – “The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth” (2012) NEA Full Report PDF
Cognitive and Emotional Development Arts improve critical thinking, creativity, self-discipline, and confidence. Students who study the arts are more likely to be civically engaged and have higher career goals. Source: Harvard’s Project Zero & Americans for the Arts – “The Arts and the Common Core” Americans for the Arts
Equity and Opportunity Students from low-income backgrounds gain even more from arts education, showing higher levels of engagement and better life outcomes. Source: National Endowment for the Arts – “The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth” (2012)
Arts Learning and 21st Century Skills Arts education supports collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity—skills highly valued in today’s job market. Source: Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) – “P21 Arts Map” P21 Framework
