Our Mission
Since 1974, Duke Ellington School of the Arts has provided equitable access to a life-changing arts education for the District's talented youth, regardless of background or ability to a pay. Ellington is the only DC public high school to offer a dual curriculum encompassing professional arts training and academic enrichment. It has a 4-star rating and is one of the highest ranked public high schools in DC with 97% of students graduating on-time and 95% of graduates enrolling in institutions of higher-learning, often receiving over $10 million in scholarships. Our students’ deep commitment to the arts empowers them to succeed academically.
The Ellington Fund is a non-profit organization and the the charitable arm of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
How Your Donations Help
- $200 Arts Fees 1 Student in District of Columbia
- $1,200 Computer 1 for Visual Arts Lab in District of Columbia
- $25 Music Notebook 1 Student in District of Columbia
- $100 Costume 1 Dancer in District of Columbia
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Countries We Serve
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
