‘Formed to meet the increasing demand for unique educational options for students in Texas’
At one online Texas institution, high schoolers learn a high-paying trade, while college is optional.
Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville offersa tuition-free online schooling program of Hallsville Independent School District and lets students statewide from grades 3 to 12 attend class wherever there is an internet connection.
Students can specialize in one of several career tracks, including health science, information technology, and business, marketing and finance.
They also have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certificates in their field, including Microsoft certifications. Academy high school students also can earn early college credits through a dual-enrollment program at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.