The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art and Design notified the community that its last day of operations will be August 31.
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio charter school recently notified families of its plans to close its doors after 15 years in operation due to low enrollment and lack of federal funding.
The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art and Design, a local tuition-free college preparatory high school, sent a letter informing the community that its final day of operations will be August 31.
The closure comes after school officials said the school was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that its funding for the 2025-2026 school year would be significantly reduced due to low enrollment. The lack of financial resources forced the school to make the tough decision to close its doors, according to school officials.
“I want to be clear: this closure is not a reflection of our school’s worth, nor the brilliance of our students and educators,” said Superintendent Jessica Rae Sanchez. “Our community continues to be a sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ youth, students of color, creatives and learners who thrive outside traditional systems.”
School officials say its team is focusing all efforts to ensure a “compassionate and supportive” transition for every student and staff member.
The school also hosted a community meet-up in July where students could celebrate their time together and parents were provided with their student’s complete records, certified transcripts and information on multiple schools and other options.
“Though this chapter is ending, the story is not over,” said Sanchez. “Once an Aztec, always an Aztec.”
Families can still reach out the school into fall regarding student records and assistance with school transitions.