P-TECH

Pathways in Technology

Early College High School

Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students an opportunity to receive an associate degree and/or industry-based certificate, mentorship opportunities, as well as a high school diploma. UT High School's P-TECH pathway is in Computer Information Technology (CIT) and gives students the ability to earn a Java Track Level 1 Certificate from Austin Community College upon successful program completion.

Want to learn more? Please review the brief presentation below:

UTHS P-TECH Presentation

Application Information

Texas students enrolled in the full-time UT High School Diploma Program are eligible to submit an application to participate in the Pathways in Technology Early College High School program which began in August 2023.

Applications opened on July 22nd, 2024 and we are currently accepting students for UT High School's P-TECH Academy! Click the link below to apply today!

2024-2025 P-TECH Application

P-TECH Program Design Information

Pathways in Technology Early College High School Blueprint  

The blueprint identifies six benchmarks which serve as the foundational elements of the model and describes essential design elements for each benchmark. The blueprint outlines the required design element artifacts to be published and available to the public. These benchmarks are linked below.

P-TECH Benchmarks