Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA) is a public
charter high school and middle school in
Flagstaff, Arizona.[3] The curricular emphases are college preparatory and performing and visual arts.[4] It is located by the
Museum of Northern Arizona, with which it works 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]
Curriculum
The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy partners 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]