Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) is pleased to announce both Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) and Texas School of the Arts (TeSA) have achieved an A rating in this year’s Niche evaluations.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Nov 4, 2024) – FWAFA’s elementary, middle, and high school all achieved an A rating, while TeSA elementary earned an A- rating from Niche. This recognition positions them as highly esteemed educational institutions in the Fort Worth area, offering an excellent choice for students and parents in pursuit of superior education in the arts.
According to the Niche, they conduct a thorough examination of numerous public data sets, alongside more than 100 million reviews and survey responses, to provide insights into the true nature of schools. Through meticulous analysis, they distill and clarify data into comparable rankings, grades, and profiles for educational institutions and their surrounding communities. Niche employs sophisticated algorithms and statistical methodologies to evaluate, score, and correlate millions of data points, enabling a comprehensive analysis of schools and neighborhoods across the United States. – https://www.niche.com/about/data/
The evaluation of schools is based on various criteria, including academic performance, teacher diversity, college preparation programs, extracurricular clubs and activities, administrative effectiveness, quality of food, sports facilities, and available resources. Both FWAFA and TeSA have consistently achieved high scores in these assessments, demonstrating their robust and reliable proficiency levels.
“We are proud to be recognized as an A school by Niche. Our A+ teachers are ready to inspire a lifelong passion for learning through an arts-based education.” – TeSA principal Betsy Compton, M.A., M.A.T., M.Ed.
TCA+A holds the view that interdisciplinary activities are vital for development and education. While our schools prioritize the arts, they place a primary emphasis on academic achievement, as evidenced by our Niche scores. The faculty across both districts have made significant contributions and represent the most valuable asset within our educational network.
Niche’s study further assesses that, on average, the schools in Fort Worth receive a B rating across all educational levels, including elementary, middle, and high schools.Consequently, TCA+A schools are recognized as some of the top options for students in the region. The insights gained from these studies enable families to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the educational institutions available, positioning our school among the most esteemed in the area.
Further ratings are as follows:
FWAFA
#6 Best School Districts in Tarrant County
#10 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
#8 Best High Schools for the Arts in Texas
TeSA
#12 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
For more information and the complete result please see the following links:
FWAFA FWAFA elementary FWAFA M/HS TeSA
ABOUT TEXAS CENTER FOR ARTS + ACADEMICS
Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to inspire and empower students with a lifelong passion for learning, academic achievement, and artistic excellence. TCA+A manages two charter schools, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and Texas School of the Arts, three premier choirs, and after-school conservatory programs that provide a vast array of professional training in Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Art. TCA+A is located in the creative hub of Fort Worth, Texas with more than 1,000 youth enrolled in its schools, conservatories, and summer programs annually. To help make our student programs the best they can be for all students, please consider a donation at artsacademics.org.
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Flor D. Cabrera | Director of Marketing and Communications | Texas Center for Arts + Academics flor.cabrera@artsacademics.org | 817.766.2390 (ext113)