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School in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
University of Texas at Austin High School
Address
2901 N. IH-35
Austin, Travis County, Texas 78722
United States
Coordinates30°17′13.56″N 97°43′24.32″W / 30.2871000°N 97.7234222°W / 30.2871000; -97.7234222
Information
Other nameUT High School
Type
SuperintendentBeth Cooper
CEEB code440344
PrincipalDr. Darnell Horton
Assistant PrincipalDustin Payne
Staff5000
Faculty1200
Teaching staff900
Employees9400
Grades9-12
Number of students35,000
Student to teacher ratio12:1
Color(s)Burnt orange and white
   
Mascot
NewspaperThe Daily Texan
AffiliationUniversity of Texas at Austin
Websitehighschool.utexas.edu

The University of Texas at Austin High School (UTHS) is an accredited, university-based online high school institution operated by the University of Texas at Austin. Its offices are located at the University's campus in Austin, Texas, United States. It offers distance education high school courses which allows academically talented students to earn high school credit or a diploma from anywhere in the world. It operates as a four-year school, serving students in grades 9–12.

History

In 1998, the Texas State Board of Education authorized UTHS to provide a high school curriculum and award Texas high school diplomas. UTHS is a Texas public school, defined as a Special Purpose District (TEC §11.351).

Academics

UTHS offers more than 60 online courses, including English, social studies, mathematics, science, world languages, health, computer applications, physical education, economics, and electives. It also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in a number of subjects. Course credits are earned through examination. All of its courses are designed to meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements.

See also

References

  1. "High School CEEB Code Search". Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  2. "Visual Identity: Colors". The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
  3. "Parent and Student Handbook" (PDF). highschool.utexas.edu. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "About Us". highschool.utexas.edu. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
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