Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy
| Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
3401 N. Fort Valley Road 86001 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public charter high school |
| Established | 1996[1] |
| CEEB code | 030112 |
| Director | Jaimie Gargas |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 127 students (2025-2026)[2] |
| Colors | Pink, Turquoise, Orange, White |
| Mascot | Llama |
| Website | flagarts |
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA) was a public charter high school and middle school in Flagstaff, Arizona.[3] The curricular emphases were college preparatory and performing and visual arts.[4] It was located by the Museum of Northern Arizona, with which it worked closely.[5]
History
FALA was established as a charter high school in 1996 by Karen Butterfield, Arizona's 1993 Teacher of the year.[6][7] In 2010, FALA built a new campus and added grades 7 and 8.[8][9][10] The school added sixth grade in 2017.[11]
On April 24, 2026, the school's governing board voted to close at the end of the 2025-2026 school year due to declining enrollment and financial issues.[12] The school ceased operations on June 30, 2026.[13]
Curriculum
The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy partnered with the Museum of Northern Arizona. In 2007 The Manual of Museum Learning said, "Located on the museum's campus, this public charter high school was heralded by the U.S. Department of Education for its academic rigor, unique learning environment, and academic/arts partnership with its museum partner."[1]
References
- 1 2 Lord, Barry (2007). The Manual of Museum Learning. Rowman Altamira. ISBN 978-0-7591-0971-1.
- ↑ "School Directory Information – School Detail for Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ↑ Allen, Jeanne (2000). Charter Schools Today: Changing the Face of American Education. Center for Education Reform. p. 81. ISBN 9780964602816.
- ↑ Maranto, Robert (2018). School Choice In The Real World: Lessons From Arizona Charter Schools. Routledge. pp. 49–52. ISBN 9780429965999.
- ↑ Aiming for Excellence: The Impact of the Standards Movement on Music Education. Music Educators National Conference. 1996. p. 134. ISBN 9781565451032.
- ↑ Congressional Record Index: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1993. p. 95.
- ↑ Morrison, George S. (1997). Teaching in America. Allyn and Bacon. p. 219. ISBN 9780205152537.
- ↑ Davis, Hillary (April 9, 2010). "New campus, new middle school". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ↑ Davis, Hillary (April 9, 2010). "FALA (continued from "New campus, new middle school")". www.newspapers.com. p. A6. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ↑ "FALA inches closer to adding middle grades". Arizona Daily Sun. March 9, 2010. p. 2. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy adds sixth grade". Arizona Daily Sun. December 7, 2017. p. A1. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ↑ Kessler, Abigail (April 24, 2026). "Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy's board votes to close school after the end of this school year". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Home - Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy". Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy. Archived from the original on May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.