GRAND PRAIRIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY

www.gpisd.org/finearts

838 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (GPFAA), located on Gopher Boulevard in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a prestigious public magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. Designed for students in grades 6 through 12, the academy serves as a specialized campus for those who demonstrate a high level of talent and dedication to the arts. Unlike traditional schools, GPFAA integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive, conservatory-style focus on various artistic disciplines, including dance, music (vocal and instrumental), theatre, visual arts, and technical theatre.

The school is widely recognized for its professional atmosphere and high standards, offering students access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as performance halls and specialized studio spaces. Admission is typically merit-based, often requiring auditions or portfolio reviews, which fosters a unique, highly motivated peer environment. By bridging the gap between standard academic requirements and pre-professional artistic training, the academy aims to prepare students for success in both higher education and careers within the competitive creative industries.

838

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND PRAIRIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	494
Black	120
Asian	18
Two or More	32

Hispanic
494 (58.9 %)
White
174 (20.8 %)
Black
120 (14.3 %)
Two or More
32 (3.8 %)
Asian
18 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)237-5603
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/finearts
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 166

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 85