Attention all parents and guardians in the VISD community! We are thrilled to announce that the CHOICE Schools Application is OPEN!
If you've been considering enrolling your child in one of our fantastic VISD CHOICE Schools, now is the perfect time to secure their seat for the upcoming academic year. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 15, 2023. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
About P-TECH West High School
P-TECH - Pathways in Technology Early College High School -- blends high school and college coursework, providing students the opportunity to earn an industry certification and college hours toward an Associate degree or Bachelor's degree, at no cost to the student or his/her family. Industries chosen for P-TECH are in-demand, high-wage jobs in the local community.
VISD’s P-TECH West houses an Education and Training and Computer Science program option. P-TECH West is committed to providing a college-going and work-based learning environment where students earn a high school diploma, as well as college credits with Victoria College and/or the University of Houston - Victoria towards a bachelor's degree.
While all students will have access to the program, the core mission of P-TECH is to give prospective first-generation and other students typically underrepresented in higher education a no-cost option to earn a two-year college degree and post-secondary certifications, allowing them to go into the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university. Students will have a structured environment that will provide adequate support to ensure successful completion of the college courses.