Fine Arts and Student Activities offers an enriching curriculum including visual arts, theatre, music, dance, cheer, academic UIL, speech, debate, journalism, and outdoor education.  In partnership with other academic disciplines, Fine Arts increases academic achievement, social and emotional development, and civic engagement.  As a result, students are empowered to use their minds more creatively, inspiring them through diversity in learning to broaden their life experiences. 

The North East School of the Arts is a gifted and talented program in the arts, structured as a magnet program on the campus of LEE High School.  NESA provides a rigorous academic environment, with a sequential, customized curriculum designed to encourage artistic excellence, integration with multiple arts disciplines, and authentic assessment.  NESA students study daily with our unique staff of professional educators who are also working artists with significant training and experience in their individual disciplines.  NESA students also participate in master classes and seminars with professional artists, and have multiple opportunities to showcase their talents.