Attending any charter school is a choice and a privilege. Understanding the mission and
vision of a charter school should be of utmost importance in making the choice to attend that
particular school. The mission of the Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
(NPA) is to nurture highly motivated individuals who are willing to take initiative and assume
responsibility for their own learning.

Specifically, the NPA’s mission is

• to provide a rigorous international college preparatory and arts program
• to foster and uphold the highest standards in regard to personal integrity and conduct
• to promote a desire for excellence in one’s chosen pursuits
• to encourage responsibility for choices made
• to create an atmosphere conducive to emotional, intellectual, and creative discovery
• to provide opportunities for community involvement and leadership
• create a caring, responsible community
• initiate a journey toward lifelong learning, creativity, and individual and social awareness