New and Charter Schools
Through the New Schools and Charter Schools (NSCS) Initiative, the Texas High School Project supports the creation of new campuses of high performing charter schools and new school sites of successful school developers targeting areas of high need such as urban areas and along the Texas-Mexico border.
These high-performing schools will provide new, innovative secondary school models for the public school system, demonstrating that all children can achieve, regardless of prior academic record, conduct or socio-economic background. THSP/CFT has committed nearly $10 million to the scaling of new school networks. To date, grants have been awarded to five charter management organizations and one school developer for a total of 14 new and expanded campuses in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
What we do
· Support the creation of new, high-quality college preparatory high schools
· Support and require extensive planning and preparation
· Provide networking opportunities to share lessons learned and best practices
· Assist in identifying critical needs and establishing support systems
· Demonstrate models of success by providing support for expansion of proven school models built upon innovation in teaching and design, a focus on a rigorous curriculum that prepares every student for college, work and life, and long-term planning strong governance, operational, and fiscal models
· Produce measurable results beyond minimum state standards to increase college-going rates in Texas
Key Elements
· Successful Small School Design
· Secondary Model (6-12 or 9-12)
· Rigorous and Innovative Curriculum
· Personalized Instruction
· College Preparatory Focus
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