The application process is quick and easy. You can start by clicking on any "Apply Today" button. Then complete the step-by-step application. Submit the required student information online, in person, or by mail. You will be notified as to whether your application has been accepted. If you have any questions or difficulties, we're here to help.

SchoolMint is an online enrollment and communication platform working with public, charters, and private schools, to make the enrollment process for parents easier and faster.

SchoolMint offers different options so parents can apply and register with a computer or mobile device. They can upload student documents, check application status, and even select how they prefer to receive the school’s communications - email or text.

We use this enrollment software to ensure security and timely response to your student’s acceptance.

Yes. AVPA gives priority to applications from families living within the neighborhood or district boundary, a sibling of a currently enrolled student, the children of a parent who is employed at our school,  and a child whose parent is a board member of our school.

When the lottery takes place, the family is immediately notified. If the child has a spot, the family receives a welcome email that reminds them to "confirm your child's seat" within 14 days and includes directions on how to enroll. Once enrolled, the parent receives updates on family and student induction. If the child does not have a spot, the family is notified of their number on the waitlist as well as information on how they will be notified if a seat is open to them. If a seat opens up, the family will be notified to confirm their seat and enroll, as well as receive information on induction activities.

No. We will grow by one grade each year until we reach full capacity as a 6-12th grade campus. Middle school classes will continue to be filled through the student lottery. Acceptance to the high school will be audition-based.

Once your application is completed, and all required student documents have been submitted, applications are reviewed by the enrollment team for accuracy and completeness. You will be notified of acceptance or wait-listing after the student lottery.

AVPA is a free public charter school. AVPA provides all conservatory programming at little or no cost to students and families.

All AVPA students are expected to wear approved school uniforms every day. Each Please see the AVPA Uniform Policy for more information.  Link to School Uniform Policy

Any Fort Worth student can apply. However, to ensure student safety, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts shall exclude from admission a student who has a documented history of a criminal offense, a juvenile court adjudication, or discipline problems as described in the following sections under Subchapter A, Chapter 37 of the Education Code: Section 37.0051 (Sexual Assault), Section 37.0052 (Certain Bullying Behavior), Section 37.006 (Certain Conduct), and Section 37.007 (Serious Offenses). Education Code 12.111(a)(5)(A).

Our school provides free bus transportation with three convenient routes that pick up students from various locations throughout Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to daily transportation, our buses are available for field trips and to meet special education needs, ensuring that all students have safe and reliable travel options to and from school as well as for school-related activities.

Charter school teachers must be certified, just like teachers at other public schools. Additionally, AVPA has sought out highly acclaimed teachers who are accomplished in the arts subjects they teach.

Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025. If more

applications are received than space available, we will hold a lottery on February 15,

2025. During the lottery, names are drawn through a random, automated lottery

process. Families are notified of a child's admission status by email or text.

Students who are not selected to fill an available position are placed on a waiting

list.

The maximum number of students enrolled in 2025-2026 is 640. Each grade level will enroll up to 160 students in class sizes of 20:1.

In 2025-2026, AVPA will enroll for 6th - 9th grades.