The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is a fine arts public arts charter school in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 2001 by the Texas Boys Choir, Inc. The school serves grades 3 through 12 and emphasizes the arts. Its programs include dance, choral music, theater, and visual arts.
Serving 416 students in grades 7-12, Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts's student population of 416 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Red, Navy
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1548 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts's ranking?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts is ranked #1548 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts?
The graduation rate of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts?
416 students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts offer ?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts part of?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts is part of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts located?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts is located in the Overton Park neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Overton Park.
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