Alpha High School 201 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701

Alpha High School, located at 201 Colorado Street in Austin, Texas, is a private institution designed for self-directed, passionate learners. Our school feels more like a coworking space than a traditional high school, where students are treated as colleagues and have the autonomy to drive their own learning journey. With a focus on autonomy, accountability, and ingenuity, our Guides mentor students as they work independently with adaptive apps to progress through their coursework efficiently.

At Alpha High, students have the opportunity to participate in the AlphaX program, which allows them to pursue a bold, valuable project in an area of personal interest over multiple years. These masterpiece projects range from developing a mountain bike park to building a blog with a large following. Students embark on up to 1,000 hours of work, achieving goals typically reserved for graduate school or beyond.

Our curriculum includes college readiness support and opportunities for students to explore their deeper interests. Whether a student is interested in accounting and finance or environmental science, we incorporate unique passions into their school day. For more information on our curriculum, graduation requirements, and admission process, please view Alpha High's School Profile.

If your eighth or ninth grade student thrives with autonomy and is passionate about subject matter expertise, we encourage them to apply for admission to Alpha High School. The application process includes a short video submission and a shadow day to ensure that our structured independence approach is the right fit.

For students seeking a transformative educational experience beyond the ordinary, Alpha High School in Austin offers full, merit-based scholarships worth $40,000 per year. Join us at Alpha High School and unleash your limitless potential to achieve bold and ambitious goals.