The Media-Arts
Institute of Alabama
Our Commitment
We are committed to developing interesting and innovative educational and career technical programs that encourage and reward students for staying in high school and seeking technical certifications and college degrees
Why We Care
Alabama’s dropout rate is one of the highest in the nation, 40 percent of Alabama’s high school students don’t finish high school.
What Does This Mean
This is Alabama’s number one educational and economic problem
Did You Know
Increasing the graduation rate and college matriculation of male students in Alabama by only 5 percent could lead to combined savings and revenue of almost $53 million each year by reducing State crime‐related costs.
What Is The Goal
To improve the high school dropout rate in Madison Alabama by 10% within the next 4 years.
To put a MediaArts after school program in every high school in Madison County, Alabama in the next four years …despite school budget cuts.