The Vision

RRISD Academies

Academy Benefits

Important Information

The purpose of Academies is to ensure all students are prepared for college and careers when they graduate from high school.


  • Business and Industry

  • Health Science

  • Public Services

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

NOTE: All Academies are offered at each high school, but Programs of Study vary. See campus pages for specific programs offered.

  • All students will be asked to select an Academy and endorsement in the spring of their 8th grade year.

  • Students can apply to transfer for a unique Program of Study not available at their resident campus. The District evaluates transfer requests based on space available. Transfer requests must be submitted and approved each year. Certain deadlines and restrictions apply and are defined in RRISD Policy FDB Reg. and FDA Local.

More details can be found in the RRISD Academy Brochure