Located in Houston, Carter Academy is a learning center that provides performing arts education. The institution offers courses on a variety of subjects, such as art, dance, music and theater. Its theater arts curriculum includes puppetry, storytelling, character analysis and role playing. Its art classes feature drawing, painting and sketching. Carter Academy organizes piano, guitar and violin lessons. The institution also specializes in general academic programs. Its academic curriculum includes reading, writing, math and science. In addition, it offers Title 1, accelerated reader and English as a Second Language programs. The school provides special education to gifted and talented students. Carter Academy is a part of the Aldine Independent School District, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools.