High School (9–12)
Online High School Programs
Earn an accredited Texas high school diploma online. Whether you want a standard path, an honors challenge, or college-level AP coursework, Excel High School Texas has a program that fits.
Standard High School Diploma
Graduation Requirements (24 credits)
- English I, II, III, IV (4 credits)
- Mathematics — Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (3–4 credits)
- Science — Biology, Chemistry, Physics (3–4 credits)
- Social Studies — World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics (3–4 credits)
- Physical Education / Health (1–2 credits)
- Fine Arts (1 credit)
- Foreign Language (2 credits)
- Electives to reach 24 total credits
Program Features
- 24 credits required to graduate
- Open enrollment — start any day
- Up to 6 years to finish; most students finish in 1–4
- Transfer in credits from previous schools
- Online textbooks included with tuition
- Real teachers available for support
Honors High School
Honors Highlights
- 26 credits required to graduate
- Weighted GPA on honors coursework
- Advanced English, math, science, and social studies
- Strong preparation for competitive college admissions
- Self-paced — accelerate or take additional time
- Same accreditation as the Standard Diploma
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Why Take AP?
- Earn college credit while in high school
- Save on college tuition by skipping intro courses
- Strengthen your college application
- College Board–authorized curriculum
- Self-paced — fit AP work around your schedule
- Prepares you for the official AP exam in May
AP Courses Offered
A wide selection of College Board–authorized AP courses:
English
AP English Language & Composition
English
AP English Literature & Composition
Mathematics
AP Calculus AB
Mathematics
AP Statistics
Science
AP Biology
Science
AP Chemistry
Science
AP Physics 1
Science
AP Environmental Science
Social Studies
AP U.S. History
Social Studies
AP World History: Modern
Social Studies
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Social Studies
AP Macroeconomics
Social Studies
AP Microeconomics
Social Studies
AP Psychology
Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles
World Languages
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Future Ready Texas High School Programs
Future Ready Foundations
22-Credit Texas Diploma. Built for What Comes Next.
Future Ready Foundations is Excel High School's full delivery of the Texas Foundation High School Program. A Cognia-accredited diploma, a career pathway your student picks, and a Success Coach who knows them by name.
What's Included
- 22 Cognia/MSA CESS accredited Texas credits
- A career pathway selected by your student
- A dedicated Success Coach all year
- Full administrative support, including STAAR coordination
- Transcripts recognized by Texas universities, out-of-state schools, employers, and the military
Texas families: Future Ready Foundations is fully TEFA-eligible. The $10,474 Texas Education Freedom Account allocation covers the program in full. Most Texas families pay nothing out of pocket.
See Full Tuition Options →Best For
Students headed for trade school, community college, the military, the workforce, or any path that doesn't require Top 10% automatic admission to a Texas public university.
For Top 10% eligibility and the strongest Texas diploma, see Future Ready Distinguished →.
Talk to a Texas Advisor. They'll walk you through pathway options, TEFA funding, and how Future Ready Foundations fits your student.
Speak with a Texas AdvisorFuture Ready Distinguished with the Endorsement
26-Credit Texas Diploma with Endorsement. Built for the Top 10%.
Future Ready Distinguished is the only Texas graduation plan that qualifies your student for automatic admission to Texas public universities under the Top 10% rule. Delivered with a career pathway your student picks and the coaching to back it up.
What's Included
- 26 Cognia/MSA CESS accredited Texas credits, including Algebra II and an advanced fourth science
- A completed Texas endorsement in your student's chosen area
- A career pathway selected by your student, mapped to the endorsement
- A dedicated Success Coach all year
- Full administrative support, including STAAR coordination and endorsement tracking
- Top 10% automatic admission eligibility to Texas public universities
Texas families: Future Ready Distinguished is fully TEFA-eligible. The $10,474 Texas Education Freedom Account allocation covers the program in full. Most Texas families pay nothing out of pocket.
See Tuition →Choose Your Endorsement
Texas recognizes five endorsement areas. Your student picks one, then selects an Excel High School career pathway within it.
STEM
science, technology, engineering, mathematics. Excel HS pathways: Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Healthcare Technology, AI Innovators. Cognia STEM Certified school.
Business and Industry
finance, marketing, accounting, hospitality, manufacturing, agriculture, information technology. Excel HS pathway: Business.
Public Services
education, government, health science, criminal justice. Excel HS pathways: Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies.
Arts and Humanities
world languages, fine arts, literature, social studies.
Multidisciplinary Studies
flexible across multiple fields, for students with broad interests.
Best For
Students aiming for Texas public universities, selective admissions, top scholarships, or simply the strongest possible Texas diploma.
Talk to a Texas Advisor. They'll walk you through endorsement options, Top 10% eligibility, TEFA funding, and how Future Ready Distinguished fits your student.
Speak with a Texas AdvisorWhy Choose Excel High School Texas
- Fully accredited by Cognia, MSA CESS, and TEPSAC
- Open enrollment — start any day of the year
- Self-paced courses you can finish faster
- Texas-friendly diploma recognized nationwide
- Highly qualified and caring support team
- Affordable tuition with monthly payment plans and FREE with School Choice (TEFA) Voucher
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Enroll any day and begin your courses immediately.
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