Who We Are
Graduation Preparatory Academy (GPA) offers more than a traditional school setting. It offers an individualized academic program to help students obtain their high school diplomas and become career—and college-ready.
What We Do
At Graduation Preparatory Academy, we allow students to recover course credits or accelerate through coursework to reach their post-secondary goals. In this non-traditional school setting, students utilize a program that provides an online curriculum to work independently in a supportive and structured learning environment to meet individual academic needs.
- Credit recovery
- Credit acceleration
- Flex Schedule
- Online Curriculum
- Access to Vocational opportunities
- Access to Certification Programs
Student Success Story
Teachers are really helpful and very supportive. It's basically all on you to put in the work. If you put your mind to it, you will succeed. I earned ten full credits in one semester. - Katherine Baez
Enrollment Requirements
As part of the Austin ISD School of Choice, our program accepts students from all over Austin. To apply, students must:
- Complete the GPA application
- Complete the enrollment packet
- Attend parent/student orientation
Registration Process
Students applying for admission to GPA MUST complete the application. If space is available, an eligible applicant (a student with qualifying residency, attendance, and disciplinary history) will be offered admission. Our office staff will notify the student/parent/guardian of the application status. The student will be required to attend an orientation before registration.
Waiting List
If space is unavailable, our office staff will add an eligible applicant to the waiting list in the order in which the application was received. If a vacancy arises, the next eligible applicant will be offered admission.
Why Earn Your Diploma With Us
Credit Recovery & Acceleration.
The Graduation Preparatory Academy is designed to help students recover credits they lost due to unforeseen circumstances and provide a curriculum where students can accelerate their academics to gain college credit or early graduation.
Benefits of GPA:
- Small student-to-teacher ratio
- Students can work independently
- Work at their own pace
- Available academic supports
- Structured learning environment
- Supportive faculty and staff to meet individual student's academic needs
- Flexible Schedule options for the working student body
Student Testimony
Working here in GPA has been great; the work becomes simple once you start the courses. Everyone, as far as staff and teachers, are really nice and they help encourage you to remain motivated. -Maleik Fonseca