University of Texas at Austin High School

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

Coordinates| 30°17′13.56″N 97°43′24.32″W﻿ / ﻿30.2871000°N 97.7234222°W﻿ / 30.2871000; -97.7234222
Information
Other name| UT High School
Type|

* College-preperatory
* Online

Superintendent| Beth Cooper
CEEB code| 440344[1]
Principal| Dr. Darnell Horton
Assistant Principal| Dustin Payne
Staff| 5000
Faculty| 1200
Teaching staff| 900
Employees| 9400
Grades| 9-12
Number of students| 35,000
Student to teacher ratio| 12:1
Color(s)| Burnt orange and white[2]

Mascot|

* Bevo
* Hook 'em

Newspaper| The Daily Texan
Affiliation| University of Texas at Austin
Website| highschool.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

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In 1998, the Texas State Board of Education authorized UTHS to provide a high school curriculum and award Texas high school diplomas.[3] UTHS is a Texas public school, defined as a Special Purpose District (TEC §11.351).[4]

## Academics

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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.[4]

## See also

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* Indiana University High School
* Stanford University Online High School
* University of Missouri High School
* University of Nebraska High School

## References

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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. ^ a b "About Us". highschool.utexas.edu. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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The University of Texas at Austin

Located in: Austin, Texas

Schools|

* Architecture
* Business
* Communication
* Radio, Television, Film
* Computational
* Education
* Engineering
* Fine Arts
* Music
* Geosciences
* Graduate School
* Information
* Law
* Liberal Arts
* Medicine
* Natural Sciences
* Public Affairs
* Social Work

Centers|

* Cultural
* Latin American
* Community College Student Engagament
* Complex Quantum Systems
* National Security
* American History
* Humanities Research
* Philanthropy
* International Security
* Advanced Computing

Athletics|

| Teams|

* Baseball
* Basketball (Men's, Women's)
* Cross Country (Men's, Women's)
* Football
* Golf (Men's, Women's)
* Women's Rowing
* Women's Soccer
* Softball
* Swimming & Diving
* Tennis (Men's, Women's)
* Track & Field (Men's, Women's)
* Volleyball

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Clubs|

* Rugby
* Sailing

Venues|

* Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
* Denton A. Cooley Pavilion
* Erwin Special Events Center
* Gregory Gymnasium
* Jamail Texas Swimming Center
* McCombs Field
* Moody Center
* Myers Stadium
* UFCU Disch–Falk Field

Rivalries|

* Texas A&M

Campus|

* Buildings
* Cactus
* Academic Center
* Little Campus
* Dobie
* Pickle
* Patterson Labs
* Geological Sciences
* Jester
* Littlefield
* Wildflower
* Landmarks
* Los Angeles Center
* Main Building
* Pedestrian Bridge
* Physics, Math, and Astronomy
* Social Work Building
* Statue of Barbara Jordan
* Union Building
* University Teaching Center

| Halls|

* Battle
* Batts
* Burdine
* Calhoun
* Music
* Garrison
* Goldsmith
* Painter
* Sutton
* Waggener
* Webb
* Welch

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Facilities|

* Blanton Museum of Art
* Austin
* Johnson Library and Museum
* Observatory
* Performing Arts Center
* Perry–Castañeda Library
* Texas Memorial Museum

History|

* History of the University
* Stephen F. Austin
* Constitution of 1876
* Fisher v. University of Texas (2013)
* Fisher v. University of Texas (2016)
* Hopwood v. Texas
* Sweatt v. Painter
* Tower shooting
* Admissions controversy
* pro-Palestinian campus protests

People|

* Alumni
* Faculty
* Presidents
* Texas Exes
* Friar Society
* Tejas Club

Traditions|

* Bevo
* The Eyes of Texas
* Texas Fight
* Hex Rally
* Hook 'em Horns
* Hook 'Em (mascot)
* The Showband of the Southwest
* Texas Cowboys (Smokey the Cannon)
* Texas Silver Spurs
* World's Largest Texas Flag

Students|

* The Drag
* Fraternities and sororities
* Solar Vehicles Team

Media|

* KUT
* KUTX
* Longhorn IMG Sports Network
* Longhorn Network
* StarDate
* Texas Student Media (The Daily Texan, KVRX-FM, Texas Student Television, Texas Travesty)

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