HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN

HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 137 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN (HFA Alameda) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in the historic heart of downtown San Antonio. HFA Alameda offers a specialized academic environment that blends rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a robust, immersive arts and design curriculum. By leveraging its strategic location near the city’s cultural hubs, the school provides students with unique opportunities to engage with local artists, professionals, and institutions, fostering a community that values creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

The school is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond by integrating the arts into every facet of the student experience. Beyond core academic subjects, students participate in project-based learning and design-focused initiatives that encourage self-expression, collaboration, and innovation. Through its partnership with the Henry Ford Learning Institute, HFA Alameda emphasizes the importance of "real-world" relevance, ensuring that students develop the professional skills and personal confidence necessary to become leaders in the creative economy and their respective fields of study.

For more information, contact HENRY FORD ACADEMY ALAMEDA SCHOOL FOR ART + DESIGN at (210) 226-4031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.