It is located on the campus of Milwaukie High School.

It is run by the North Clackamas School District.

[3] Milwaukie Academy of the Arts opened in 2005 and is primarily an alternative choice for students at Rowe Middle School to attend.

The school's curriculum promotes a more creative, hands-on approach to learning.

Of 35 students, 33 graduated, 1 dropped out, and one returned for another year of school.