Press Release – Henry Ford Academy Implements Alternate Learning Plan

Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design (HFA), has developed and implemented an Alternate Learning Plan for its high school students as a result of COVID-19.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families

This afternoon, UTSA announced that it is extending spring break for its students through the week of March 15 so it can continue to prepare its campuses against the threat of coronavirus while ensuring the academic progress of its students. They are doing this with an abundance of caution and the knowledge that many of their students have traveled distances during their break.

We are on our way to UTSA

The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design is bringing its nationally recognized educational program to UTSA’s Downtown Campus beginning Jan. 6. 

2019 A-F Accountability Rating

We are pleased to report that the Texas Education Agency has recognized Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design with a “B” report card rating in its 2019 A-F Accountability Ratings, with distinction in Social Studies. Our school’s rating shows improvement over the prior year.

P21 Announces Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art + Design as a 21st Century Learning Exemplar for 2019

The Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) has highlighted 18 early learning centers, K–12 schools, districts and beyond school programs in the U.S. as 21st Century Learning Exemplars for 2019.

Alameda is among the top five Best Arts Schools in Texas in Niche ranking

Our high school is among the top five Best Arts Schools in Texas in Niche rankings — and we are the only San Antonio school that appeared in that elite group.

Announcing a New School Leader

Mr. Jeremiah Montez, one of our school’s founding lead teachers, has
enthusiastically accepted an offer to become acting Superintendent/Principal of HFA: Alameda School as of August 1, 2018.

HFA Students Soar at VASE Regionals

Fourteen of our HFA students participated in the regional Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) competition at East Central High School — with stellar results! Of those 14 students, every single one received the highest score of IV and seven received perfect scores of 60. One of the students, Paul A., was chosen to move onto the state competition. We are so proud of the students and their incredible artwork:

TEA Accountability Ratings

HFA is on the move! Newly-released TEA Accountability Ratings show that our school met all target standards and increased scores on every indices. Superintendent Todd reflects: “As they say, all great change takes time and change is happening. We are working to create sturdy academic foundations so we may continue to lead our students on the path of becoming lifelong learners. Congratulations to students, parents, and staff! Let’s make this year the best one yet.”

Using Design Thinking to Strengthen School Culture

Over the course of two days, teams participated in activities to create connections and design a way to strengthen the culture across the school community. The learning experience culminated in pitch event, with teams presenting their creative solutions and business models for implementation. Students’ prototype solutions