About the Texas High School Project

The Texas High School Project (THSP) is a unique public-private alliance dedicated to significantly improving the postsecondary readiness of low-income students with a focus on students in low-performing schools. Our partners include the Texas Education Agency; Office of the Governor; Texas Legislature; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; Communities Foundation of Texas; National Instruments; Greater Texas Foundation; and the Meadows Foundation.

Our Mission

THSP is a unique public-private alliance dedicated to significantly improving the postsecondary readiness of low-income students with a focus on students in low-performing schools.

Our Commitment

THSP develops practical insights and proven solutions that can be scaled in schools and districts throughout texas based on our evidence and data analysis across the transition from middle school (8-9) through high school (9-12) and into postsecondary programs (four-year, two-year and technical programs).

Our Partners

Created in 2003, THSP’s public-private alliance includes: the Texas Education Agency; Office of the Governor; Texas Legislature; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; Communities Foundation of Texas; National Instruments; Greater Texas Foundation; and the Meadows Foundation.

Our Four Key Impact Areas

Learning Systems

Support administrative and learning environments that encourage rigorous and personalized learning

Teacher Effectiveness

Hire and develop teachers who help students perform better

Education Leadership

Hire and develop campus- and district-level leaders who are focused on effective instruction and efficient operations

Performance Management

Create the infrastructure and processes to identify, track and analyze data critical to key decision-making