Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
102 GOPHER Blvd,  Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Independent School District
4.4
3.3
838 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Maria Schell
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
51
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
30.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
25%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
914:1

Student Diversity

Female
68.3%
Male
31.7%
Hispanic
58.9%
White
20.8%
Black
14.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in Texas
#107 Best Public MS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 171 Students
University of North Texas 168 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 161 Students
Texas A&M University 119 Students
Texas State University 111 Students
Texas Tech University 106 Students
Rice University 92 Students
Texas Christian University 89 Students
Baylor University 75 Students
Southern Methodist University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 60 Students
Business 49 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 45 Students
Acting 42 Students
Music Performance 34 Students
Dance 29 Students
Film and Video Studies 27 Students
Music Teacher Education 27 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 21 Students
Music 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 69 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/30/2024
I had I very unique experience at my high school. My high school was an audition based school so i had a selected class of 96. This created a more wholesome environment where i knew practically everyone's name in my grade. Being an arts school I have a very diverse set of classmates. However i do think we are too focused on the arts where i was not prepared enough for the challenges i am going to face in college. I have very active teachers and a class who is really willing to learn so it created a good environment for me.
4.0 Junior
3/26/2024
honestly though of leaving the school since middle school but stayed despite my gut feeling. the people here are apart of a huge community and it is a beautiful thing. although the different strands(fine arts) do tend to keep to themselves and there is very minimal cross over.
5.0 Senior
6/16/2022
I have attended GPFAA since the 6th grade and I honestly wouldn't change a thing. The teachers, admin team and every other adult that works here have our best interests at heart and it shows. If there is ever a need it is obvious we have plenty of people to guide us as students in the direction.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
1.0 other
3/6/2025
This school is terrible! Bullying is running rampant and the administrators don’t care. They won’t help you or take you seriously if you’re being bullied. I left the school because I was bullied so badly. Kids were telling me to go home and kill myself and admin did nothing. I hated this place and k...
4.0 parent
7/19/2024
My daughter attended GPFAA in 2016-2019. The principal was a former college teammate of mine but that didn’t do my daughter any favors! It was an exceptional school for the fine arts gifted students. My daughter loved theater tech but loved volleyball more. It was a hard choice because GPFAA was sma...
1.0 parent
12/2/2019
Horrible and awful environment for children because it teaches them to be mean and vicious to others.
5.0 student
1/11/2019
This is the BEST school I’ve ever been to. It’s my first year here and it is amazing. I feel so welcomed every time I walk in the school. Every time I’m in the hallways I feel so proud because I chosen to be here

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