What are Academies?

Academies are personalized, small learning communities that function within a larger high school with a mixture of career and academic classes offered to students. Enrollment of approximately 400 students is eventually anticipated for each academy.

Students attending academies generally take more advanced courses in their areas of specialization and have the opportunity to earn college credit.

Students interested in applying to one of the specialized academies may obtain the application packet from the guidance counselor office at each middle school and high school or in the menu to the right.

 

Proposed Academies for 2011-2012

• Austin High School – Visual Arts Academy
• Kempner High School – Legal Studies Academy
• Travis High School – Biotechnology Academy