University of Texas at Austin High School
A public online high school connected to the University of Texas at Austin is called the University of Texas at Austin High School (UTHS). It offers part-time students the chance to augment their curriculum with flexible timeframes. As well as a complete library of online courses that are related to state standards, supporting full-time students in obtaining their high school diploma.
Students can schedule classes around their schedules and have the chance to advance or recover credits with UTHS's online high school courses. The courses are taught by highly skilled, experienced Texas-certified teachers and are prepared by curriculum specialists in accordance with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Numerous high school-level math, science, English language arts, social studies, physical education, art, and Spanish classes are among the subjects offered.
The online, asynchronous educational methodology used by the University of Texas at Austin High School gives students schedule flexibility to finish course assignments. Pacing guides are used by the school to ensure that students make consistent progress in their courses and complete them in a fair amount of time.
An inquiry-based approach is used in course designs, and students are encouraged to take an active role in their own learning. Using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which is widely utilized in many schools and universities, students engage with their course teachers and practice 21st-century skills.
More than 75-semester courses in on-level, honors, and advanced areas are available in the UTHS course catalog. Advanced Placement (AP) courses undergo an audit and are certified by The College Board, whereas core courses are sanctioned by the NCAA. Students who choose to enroll in a single course through the UTHS Independent Learning Program or who are part of the UTHS Diploma Program can enroll in courses.
Even though UT High School is a public institution, it is required to charge for services as it does not receive state funds for student attendance.
- Course fee: $260 per semester
- Fee for 30-Day Course Extension: $55
- Fee for Reexamination of Final Exam: $50
- Exam Shipping Expedited: $30
- Exam expedited grading fee: $50
- Test Inquiry Cost: $50
- Changes to Exam Requests: $25
Founded: 1999
Address: 1616 Guadalupe St Ste 0.134, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Phone: 512 232 5000
Email: edservices@austin.utexas.edu
Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
Grades: 9-12
Website: https://highschool.utexas.edu/
Ranking:
- Most Diverse Public High Schools in Texas: 211 of 1,979
- Best Public High Schools in Texas: 323 of 1,847
