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

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