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About Harmony Public Schools
Every student. A brighter future.
Harmony Public Schools is a tuition-free network of public charter schools across Texas. We help students build the skills, confidence, and character to succeed in school and in life — with a strong focus on STEM.
Harmony at a glance
50,000
Students across Texas
70+
Tuition-free public schools
5,000+
Teachers & staff
25
Years serving Texas
Who We Are
A tuition-free public school built around STEM
Harmony Public Schools is a network of more than 70 public charter schools across Texas. Public charter schools are free to attend and open to all students. We opened our first school in Houston in 2000. Today, we serve close to 50,000 students in seven regions of the state.
Our classrooms focus on science, technology, engineering, and math — what we call STEM. Students learn by doing real projects, not just reading about ideas. We are proud to serve students from every background. Our goal is simple. We help each child get ready for college, a career, and a life of giving back.
Learning by doing, from day one
Mission & Vision
What guides us every day
Our mission
We prepare every student for college and career. We do this in a safe, caring, and team-focused school, with a strong focus on STEM.
Our vision
We want to lead our students from the classroom into the world as productive, responsible citizens.
STEM for every learner
Why Families Choose Harmony
More than a school — a place to belong
Families choose Harmony because we mix high standards with real care. Our teachers set big goals and help every child reach them. Students explore robotics, coding, and science — and they learn to work together and lead with character.
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Hands-on STEM and robotics
STEM for all
Every student explores hands-on STEM and sees how it connects to real life and real careers.
Character that counts
We help students learn respect, responsibility, and honesty — and use them every day.
Support for every student
We meet students where they are and give them the help they need to grow and succeed.
What We Stand For
Our core values
High Expectations
Every student can learn, grow, and become a successful, productive citizen.
Dedicated Staff
We do whatever it takes to help our students reach their goals.
Working Together
Students, families, and staff work in harmony to build a strong community.
Character Matters
We guide students to value honesty, show respect, and be responsible.
STEM for All
Every student graduates understanding STEM and how it connects to the real world.
Our Story
25 years of Harmony
We started with one school and a big idea. Twenty-five years later, that idea has grown across Texas.
2000 – 2004
It all begins
In 2000, our first school opened in Houston with 200 students. In 2001, we became the first charter school to win awards at the Houston science and engineering fair. By 2004, new schools opened in Austin and Dallas.
2005 – 2009
Finding our footing
Our very first class graduated in 2005. We built one central team to keep every school strong. We also earned a national award for helping students close learning gaps. In 2007, we opened our first campus designed for STEM, with special labs and maker spaces.
2010 – 2014
Growing fast
By 2012, more than 23,000 students called Harmony home. A major grant helped us bring "STEM for All" to life. We added project-based learning in every high school — and our students began choosing STEM degrees at twice the national rate.
2015 – 2019
A national name
Texas lifted its limit on charter schools. Harmony grew to serve more than 35,000 students at 50 campuses. We gave every student a digital device. We also won an $8 million grant to bring STEM to our youngest learners.
2020 – Today
Strong and still rising
When the pandemic hit, we kept learning going. We gave out laptops, hotspots, and free tutoring. We also opened Harmony Virtual Academy for students across the state. In 2024, most of our campuses earned an "A" from the state. And 96% of our seniors were ready for college, career, or the military. That year, we celebrated our largest graduating class ever — nearly 2,000 students.
In Their Words
What people say about Harmony
Harmony Science Academy has given my children an enriched academic environment and structure that has encouraged their growth and maturity.
Tim and Kathy DonahueHarmony ParentsProud to be part of this great school. Students receive high academics, extracurricular activities, and unlimited opportunities to reach their potential.
Natalia Salmeron-MendozHarmony ParentWe couldn't be happier with our choice to have our children at Harmony. Thank you for all that you do!
Melissa FirkinsHarmony ParentHarmony Schools have been recognized for excellence throughout the United States, receiving the National Distinguished School award from the U.S. Department of Education.
Ted PoeU.S. RepresentativeYou are showing a whole lot of people that it doesn't take a lot of money to develop an excellent program. But it does take the triad that you have: students, dedicated teachers, and parents. Put all three of these together and excellence will result.
Dr. Larry G. SpearsChair, Science and Engineering Fair of HoustonThis highly successful education model places emphasis on math and science and equips our own students with the skills to compete in a global environment.
John CookFormer Mayor, City of El PasoThe commitment on behalf of the staff at Harmony is incredible. Other schools learn not only from the educational curriculum, but really from that dedication that comes from the leadership at Harmony.
Jose MenendezTexas State Senator
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Harmony is tuition-free and open to all students. Come see what your child can do.