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Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Keith Garvin, Adrian Crooks , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This program is available to incoming ninth through 11th-grade students.
Eligible high school students in Texas can now access a Katy ISD education from anywhere in the state. A new online school has been launched, offering a full seven-period school day. This program is available to incoming ninth through 11th-grade students.
The district has experience with virtual education, having offered it to local students for about 15 years. This experience has laid the groundwork for the new statewide online school. Further details about the program, including its leadership and operations, are available from the source.
Local residents can learn more about the opportunities and requirements of this new online school.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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