Welcome to the API High School Website

The American Preparatory Institute is a private school that provides an opportunity for students who have difficulty adjusting to a public school environment or completing state graduation requirements with an alternative way to obtain their high school diploma. API high school curriculum incorporates Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, National Study of School Education (NSSE) procedures, and the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) standards into all curriculum used in the API high school completion program.

The API Adult High School Program is a self-paced, open entry/open exit high school completion program.

API High School News

Blackboard

New courses are now available through our Blackboard learning system.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students may enroll in API at 18 years of age or older without parental permission.

However, those who are 17 years old may enroll if they meet special requirements and are approved by the Dean for admission into the program (see requirements below).

Why choose us?

Advantage of graduating with a real high school diploma from a nationally acredited school.

The American Preparatory Institute’s accreditation status is recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) through API’s membership in the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC).

Tuition

Tuition is $300 for the first eight weeks; $200 for an additional eight weeks of continuous enrollment. Students dropping from the program and reenrolling after a break in studies (one or more days) must pay $300 for non-continuous enrollment. Tuition for active duty military is $75 per half credit course.