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

Academics|

* School of Architecture
* Cockrell School of Engineering
* Dell Medical School
* College of Education
* Moody College of Communication (Department of Radio–Television–Film)
* College of Fine Arts (Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music)
* College of Liberal Arts
* Graduate School
* Hicks School of Social Work
* Jackson School of Geosciences
* School of Law
* Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
* McCombs School of Business
* College of Natural Sciences
* School of Information
* Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences

Research|

* Américo Paredes Center for Cultural Studies
* Benson Latin American Collection
* Center for Community College Student Engagement
* Center for Complex Quantum Systems
* Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
* Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
* Perry–Castañeda Library
* RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service
* Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law
* Texas Advanced Computing Center
* The William P. Clements Jr. Center for National Security
* ArchNet

Athletics|

* Football
* Baseball
* Basketball (Men's, Women's)
* Swimming & Diving
* Volleyball
* Softball
* Women's Soccer
* Tennis (Men's, Women's)
* Track & Field (Men's, Women's)
* Cross Country (Men's, Women's)
* Golf (Men's, Women's)
* Women's Rowing
* Club Sports (Sailing, Rugby)
* Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
* Erwin Special Events Center
* Denton A. Cooley Pavilion
* Moody Center
* UFCU Disch–Falk Field
* Myers Stadium
* McCombs Field
* Gregory Gymnasium
* Jamail Texas Swimming Center
* Lone Star Showdown

Campus|

* List of buildings
* Battle Hall
* Batts Hall
* Blanton Museum of Art (Austin by Ellsworth Kelly)
* Burdine Hall
* Calhoun Hall
* Cactus Cafe
* Flawn Academic Center
* Garrison Hall
* Goldsmith Hall
* Heman Sweatt Campus
* J. Frank Dobie House
* Pickle Research Campus
* J.T. Patterson Labs Building
* Jackson Geological Sciences Building
* Jester Center
* Littlefield Fountain
* Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
* Landmarks (public art collection)
* Los Angeles Center
* Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
* Main Building (The Tower)
* McDonald Observatory
* Moody Pedestrian Bridge
* Music Building and Recital Hall
* Painter Hall
* Performing Arts Center
* Perry–Castañeda Library
* Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building
* School of Social Work Building
* Statue of Barbara Jordan
* Sutton Hall
* Texas Memorial Museum
* Union Building
* University Teaching Center
* Waggener Hall
* Walter Webb Hall
* Welch Hall

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

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

Student life|

* 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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