Entrance to Detroit School of Arts is based on an audition that takes place at the end of a student's eighth grade year.

Students are required to declare a major of study i.e. Dance, Theatre, Instrumental Music, etc.

[4] During the eight hour school day, students follow a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with an intensive study in their chosen major of creative and/or performing arts.

This modern six floor building was to consist of state of the art recording studios, band and choir rooms, art studio spaces, professional green rooms, a large auditorium, and a recital hall named after alumna Aaliyah.

[7] The Wilbur Wright School building was left behind, later being marked as abandoned, and eventually demolished.