Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts serves 416 students in grades 7-12 as a public charter school specializing in arts education. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides relatively small class sizes that support individualized attention. Academically, the school earns a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1942 out of 8598 Texas schools, placing it in the 77th percentile statewide.

Students demonstrate strong performance in English Language Arts, with 78% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 52% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school draws from Fort Worth's diverse educational landscape, serving families who value both academic achievement and artistic development.

Located on South Hulen Street, the academy sits in ZIP code 76109, an affluent area where the median household income reaches $99,102 and median home values are $600,300. The surrounding community is highly educated, with 72% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 11.9%. Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts operates within Fort Worth's dynamic urban environment, offering students access to the cultural richness and professional opportunities that come with being situated in one of Texas's major metropolitan areas.

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.