Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts

Posted: March 10, 2026

The clicky and very bullying atmosphere here is a problem. The education particularly math is concerning for college prep.

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Posted: December 6, 2024

The school is horrible the assistant principal takes everything as a joke I reported sexual harassment and she thought it was a joke. When I was injury inconsiderately she asked if I just woke up one day and DECIDED for my knee to hurt. She gave me dirty looks and did not care about my mental health. Students are bullying me and treat me like I’m a small person. Don’t bring your kids here please it’s not worth it

Posted: December 6, 2024

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Posted: June 29, 2023

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Posted: June 29, 2023

I love this school. All of the teachers and staff work hard to keep the balance between academics and fine arts. The school always has events that invite families to come and enjoy the fun of the school. I feel safe going to school every weekday and I know that when I am at school I am safe and protected. The only thing is our board. The board doesn't go into the school ever and they have to make decisions that affect the students in many ways. I just wish that our board actually knew the students that went to the schools. Other than the board, I adore the school. FWAFA is a great place to be.

Posted: June 29, 2023

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Posted: February 5, 2022

FWAFA is a small school which makes you feel like home, gives a sense of belonging and the atmosphere is so nice, the mindset of creating a creative, safe and positive environment for kids to grown academically but also as a person is really awesome! My son is very happy with this school choice.

Posted: February 5, 2022

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Posted: November 2, 2021

My eldest daughter has attended FWAFA since 5th grade (now a sophomore) and she absolutely loves it. Her teacher really care about her and her success. Now my youngest daughter is attending and is in 4th grade and she loves it as well. I like that they push my child to be better. I think when IM Terrell opened, lots of people moved because it was new and because of the scandal that qa going on at FWAFA. I'm glad we stayed.

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Posted: October 19, 2021

Incredible staff with a passion for both the arts and academics. While Covid was a hard year, they managed to produce incredible, top-level and innovative work. The administration has made a huge turn and things are on a very positive trajectory!

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Posted: August 26, 2021

Me and my child are no longer at fwafa due to the lack of caring for student from staff and the bullying that continues.

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Posted: August 11, 2021

We are on our 3rd year at FWAFA and adore the school and staff! I cannot speak to the reviews prior to 2018, but I can say our new principal Dr. Jackson is wonderful! She is invested and proactive. We have exciting changes happening, making our school even greater! We serve and support our school on the regular. We are #1! <3

Posted: August 11, 2021

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Posted: April 11, 2021

At one time, this was a great school, but in recent years it has continued to decline. They did away with instruments and only have a beginner piano class, no orchestra, bands or guitar. The academics, specifically math in upper grades are pitiful. The administration, which has led to a lot of this decline, is inept, and because it is a charter school with no elected school board (the administration appoints the school board) there is little accountability. Texas Boys Choir, which started the school under the umbrella of TCAA, is not the choir it once was, the musical theater department is ok if someone truly wanted to pursue this in college, but it is far from the exceptional program it was years ago and tends to use the same 3 or 4 people in every production. The dance instructors seem good, but the school has been losing most of its top dance talent to I. M. Terrell since FWAFA had a major scandal two years ago. Terrell is a newer fine arts high school that is actually part of Fort Worth ISD, not a charter school. There are some caring teachers at the school, but not enough to counteract the overall poor way the school is run and the decline in many fine arts areas. If your child auditions, they will likely get in. It is no longer that difficult to earn a spot and not an honor like it once was. Maybe they will return to their former glory, but currently they are not headed in the right direction and by the time they do your child’s education and school experience will be sacrificed. There are MANY better options for schools in the area.

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Posted: May 28, 2019

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Posted: May 28, 2019

My daughter attended from 3rd grade until 12th grade, graduating in 2018. It is a wonderful school. She scored high on the SATs so I know the academics helped her on this at FWAFA. She was able to get 2 scholarships going into college- one in Theater (she was offered BFA at several colleges) and one for her SAT scores. I don't think she would have that without FWAFA.

Posted: February 22, 2018

Two of my children attended here - two years each. Every week brought a new challenge on the teacher front. The principal is the least effective I've ever experienced in over 30 years of parenting and teaching myself. Go elsewhere - please.

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Posted: September 16, 2014

I attended the school for my junior and senior years of high school and I loved it. The sense of community and the support to achieve are incomparable to any public school, and I truly believe that attending this school made me a better person. There's always a sense of excitement and everyone that works there have such positive attitudes and such great passion for what they do, from the administration all the way to janitorial services. I've never seen students bond so much with their educators.

Posted: July 20, 2014

Our kids have attended at FWAFA for 7 yrs. We are daily blessed to have our sons attend there. The teachers are beyond dedicated! The education, check out our national ratings, has exceeded our expectations and continually challenges our boys. FWAFA is dedicated to child success. There is so much help and attention given to each child. We have one son that needed an accelerated curriculum-he got it! It is awesome. Our other son struggled to read. Several teachers stepped up and gave thier personal time to him dedicating themselves to his success. Additionally, he was also assigned a tutor. She was amazing. He no longer needs he help. Our son now reads and is one of the top students in several of his classes. I cannot say enough about the education, supreme environment and dedication this school presents. It is fabulous. You could only be so lucky to have a child at this school. For anyone that may not feel so kindly about school, or our fine art fees, it's a shame! Take your child to another school. There is a very long wait list for kids that want to be @ FWAFA. It is an incredible school. Give the opportunity to a kid who is waiting and wants it. FWAFA is a rare opportunity.

Posted: May 20, 2014

The prior post does not represent me or most parents. I LOVE this school. FWAFA emphasizes the arts, but the academics are exceptional too. My kids went on to great universities and excelled in part because they had a great academic foundation provided to them by FWAFA. I love the small school environment. With only 30 to 60 students per GRADE, teachers know and care about their students. I like that grades 3-12 are all at one school. I think younger kids see and learn from older students and envision what they might expect. I like many of the traditions that make this school unique and give students great experiences outside of the classroom. I like that my children had national and international travel experiences that they would not have had in a typical public school. I feel the arts component of FWAFA makes well-rounded adults whether they decide to pursue their art or not. Anyone interested should visit the campus, talk to students and parents, or attend one of the many fine arts programs produced by the school. FWAFA is more than a school it is a community of faculty, staff, and parents dedicated to giving students the best academic and artist experience it can provide.

Posted: May 18, 2014

This used to be a wonderful school. The decline over the past 5-6 years is shocking and very sad. The Administration is non-responsive to any parent-raised concern. This is well known and a running joke among parents. The biggest issue is the mean-spiritedness among students. This is the case from the youngest grades to the oldest. Students are used to being "top dog" in their art prior to arriving at FWAFA. They are downright mean to one another and the Administration never seems to notice. If a parent complains the call/email is never returned until the parent gives up. Academics are very weak and faculty turns over often. There are a few excellent teachers in 11th/12th grades (who arrived before the current admin) but from what one hears they are planning to leave as well because of the decline in the culture of the school. Students arrive at FWAFA as strong students but standardized tests over time (looking at any one student) decline with each year spent at the school. Please look beyond the "honor" of being accepted. Look at the potential long term affect on your child's heart (from the mean student culture) and educational future (from weak academics).

Posted: October 23, 2012

I have been a student at FWAFA for four years. FWAFA is definitely a unique school. The students are all there because they are gifted in the arts and went through the audition process. Parents are supportive and encouraging. Teachers and faculty are also there because they have a passion for the arts and academics. Maybe they don't get paid a lot, but that helps to weed out the teachers who are there for the wrong reasons. Some people just can't handle the environment. We are like a huge family and we stick up for one another. Teachers push us because they know that we can handle it. We are ranked in the top schools in the nation and our test scores show that we take academics very seriously, especially in our English department, where we learn how to use proper grammar... We work hard for our grades because we understand that being a student at FWAFA isn't something to take for granted. We take pride in who we are. FWAFA is a fantastic school built around community, the arts, strong academics and students, parents, faculty and teachers that truly care.

Posted: October 8, 2012

I totally disagree with yesterday's post...I am assuming this "previous" teacher must have been fired from the English department due to the fact that his/her post had incorrect grammar! My daughter has been @ FWAFA for 5 years and she is definitely excelling. I have personally had experience with a private school, public schools, & charter schools with my children. As with all schools, we have encountered minor issues with FWAFA but NOTHING to "write home about"! My daughter is highly motivated to make high grades in all of her classes. As her mom (a college grad), I know just how hard she works and just how hard the subject matter is that she is being taught...at least a year ahead of FWISD. All of her classmates are highly motivated and are realizing just how important their studies & grades are in getting into college. FWAFA is a "college prep" school...Everyone there wants to go to college. I feel extremely lucky for my daughter to have gotten into this fine school.

Posted: October 7, 2012

As a former Teacher one of the worst schools academically as well as student attempts to learn. They are so use to receiving grades they don't even try. This is the worst schools ever. If a student don't pass the state assessments they are sent back to their home schools raising the high test results. This is a farce, the state should investigate. Teachers teaching subjects they are not qualified for.

Posted: August 1, 2012

The administration of this school seems to exist only to collect their paychecks. Many of the staff are unqualified and inexperienced mothers of current or former students. The children of the staff have access to all private and sensitive matters discussed in the office and brag about this knowledge to their classmates. Upper School Students must spend 2 hours per day in "arts" classes, a waste of time for most, making the school day 2 hours longer than other high schools (8am-3.45pm, days preceding concerts can rehearse until 10pm). PTO is practically nonexistent, the principle must attend all committee meetings and all decisions must be personally approved by him, so every year no decisions are made and the principle tells the PTO what their fund-raising money must be used for. The theater department is excellent, as is upper school biology, but if you have a choice..run from this school - go to Booker T.