Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music and Arts
Music to our
schools.
Education.
Imagination.
Community.
Symphony.
FLAMA is a Pre-K through 8th grade tuition-free, public charter school rooted in Houston's 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Ward communities — pursuing academic excellence through the arts.
PreK-8
Growing a Grade Each Year
Free
Tuition-Free Public Charter School
Daily
Music, Choir, Instruments & Visual Arts
Houston
Rooted in the Cultural Districts of the 2nd, 3rd & 5th Wards
Our Mission
FLAMA pursues academic excellence through the deep exploration of music and art in an academically rigorous program. FLAMA students develop the knowledge base, focus, perseverance, and teamwork skills necessary for academic and career success.
MUSIC & ART EDUCATION
Tapping children's creative aptitudes to enhance academic outcomes – daily music, choir, instruments, and visual arts fully woven into the school day.
ACADEMIC RIGOR
A strong academic foundation enriched by the cognitive and creative benefits of music and art education.
TECHNICAL FLUENCY
Mastery across all disciplines – academic, musical, and artistic – through intentional practice and a focus on fluency rooted in cognitive science.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Original creative work that deepens cognition, fosters critical thinking, and allows for self-expression.
NOURISHMENT
Nourishing the body is essential to development. At FLAMA, breaking bread together is a daily act of community care.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Families form the bedrock of FLAMA. Parents and caregivers join in celebrating students' work and share in the joy of music and art.
Our Governance