List of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School alumni

The following people are notable alumni of New York City's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School (LaG) and its two legacy schools, The High School of Music & Art (MA), and High School of Performing Arts (PA).

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Artists

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Classical Instrumentalists

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Classical Singers

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Dancers/Choreographers

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Designers

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Entertainers

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Jazz Musicians

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See also

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