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Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design

501 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78207

About Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design

Henry Ford Academy Alameda School for Art + Design is a one-of-a-kind public charter high school in San Antonio, Texas, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only school in its district and is known as one of the best because it focuses on combining art and design with a challenging academic program. The school has about 160 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which makes for a close-knit, creative setting. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 84% are minorities, and 45% are low-income. According to academic data, 64% of students are good at reading and 23% are good at math. About $10,500 per student goes to college readiness through organized SAT and ACT testing. The academy is in a lively downtown area where the median home price is around $315,000. It is known as one of the best schools for encouraging new ideas and professional design skills. It is still one of the best schools for students who want to work in the arts, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design Contact Information

Address

501 W CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78207

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Phone

(210) 226-4031

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 64% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
75
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1030 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 70.67%
Black 12%
Two+ Races 1.33%
Native Am. 0%
White
16%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
70.67%
Black
12%
Two+ Races
1.33%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 75
70.67%
53 Female
29.33%
22 Male

Student Population

75 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The recent All-School Art Exhibition at Henry Ford Academy showed how much more creative the students have become over the past year. There were many different types of art on display at the exhibition, such as digital design and sculpture. The school community also honored the Class of 2025 as they moved on to college and other things. Seniors could apply for the Mary Elizabeth Cantu Scholarship, which would help them with their plans for the future. These milestones show that the academy is still committed to a difficult fine arts curriculum.

FAQ

Q1. How does Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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