NAF academies are designed as small learning communities within larger schools or as stand-alone public high schools. NAF currently has academies in 36 states including DC and the US Virgin Islands. Academies in the NAF Network are formed around one of five career industries with strong employment opportunities and growth.  In addition to core academic courses, students take industry-specific classes related to these themes as well as participate in work-based learning activities to put their lessons into action.

NAF academies are themed.  The themes are:

–          Academies of Engineering

–          Academies of Finance

–          Academies of Health Sciences

–          Academies of Hospitality and Tourism

–          Academies of Information Technology

Over 10,000 Dallas ISD students are served through NAF programs.  Read about NAF in Dallas ISD in our informational brochure (English version and Spanish version).

Dallas ISD NAF Academies include:

1. Bryan Adams: Academy of Engineering
2. Bryan Adams: Academy of Health Sciences
3. Bryan AdamsL Academy of Information Technology
4. W.H. Adamson: Academy of Finance (Distinguished Status Academy)
5. W.H. Adamson: Academy of Health Sciences
6. David W. Carter: Academy of Finance
7. David W. Carter: Academy of Information Technology
8. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Engineering (Distinguished Status Academy)
9. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Finance (Distinguished Status Academy)
10. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Health Sciences (Distinguished Status Academy)
11. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Distinguished Status Academy)
12. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
13. Hillcrest: Academy of Engineering (Model Status Academy)
14. Hillcrest: Academy of Health Sciences
15. Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA): Academy of Finance 
16. Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA): Academy of Information Technology(Distinguished Status Academy)
17. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Engineering
18. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Finance (Distinguished Status Academy)
19. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Distinguished Status Academy)
20. Justin F. Kimball: Academy of Engineering (Distinguished Status Academy)
21. Justin F. Kimball: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Distinguished Status Academy)
22. Lincoln High School: Academy of Engineering
23. James Madison: Academy of Information Technology (Model Status Academy)
24. North Dallas: Academy of Engineering
25. North Dallas: Academy of Finance
26. North Dallas: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
27. Franklin D. Roosevelt: Academy of Health Sciences
28. Skyline: Academy of Engineering
29. Skyline: Academy of Finance
30. Skyline: Academy of Health Sciences
31. Skyline: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Distinguished Status Academy)
32. Skyline: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
33. South Oak Cliff: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
34. South Oak Cliff: Academy of Engineering (Distinguished Status Academy)
35. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Engineering (Distinguished Status Academy)
36. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Finance
37. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
38. Sunset: Academy of Finance
39. Sunset: Academy of Health Sciences
40. W.T. White: Academy Of Engineering
41. W.T. White: Academy of Health Sciences
42. W.T. White: Academy of Information Technology
43. Wilmer-Hutchins: Academy of Finance
44. Wilmer-Hutchins: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
45. Wilmer-Hutchins: Academy of Information Technology (Distinguished Status Academy)
46. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Engineering (Model Status Academy)
47. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Finance (Distinguished Status Academy)
48. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Distinguished Status Academy)
49. W.W. Samuel High School: Academy of Information Technology/.