Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts

At Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA), we pride ourselves on academic and artistic excellence. Students, grades three through twelve, are immersed in rigorous, conservatory based instruction in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts with the option to choose a fine arts endorsement before high school. Students are provided with unique opportunities to showcase their talent in school performances and art shows, as well as throughout the Fort Worth community.

A proven leader in education, FWAFA ranks among the top public schools in Texas, and has consistently ranked among best high schools in the nation. Our curriculum is based on the National Core Art Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) guidelines. Additionally we offer Pre-AP and AP course offerings in all secondary subjects. Our highly-qualified faculty help prepare students for success in college and beyond, committed to engaging and challenging them along the way.

Not content with mediocracy, FWAFA graduates advance to Ivy League universities and top colleges, appear on Broadway, television, and movie productions, and lead successful careers in many professional industries. At FWAFA, the stage is set for success!

Admission to FWAFA is by audition-only, ensuring that every student is artistically inclined and every family is committed to the philosophy behind the performance-based nature of an arts education. Our students love their arts and we love teaching them!