Mirus Academy
Independent school
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Mirus Academy is a private school high school located in Katy, Texas in the United States of America.[1] The school serves the City of Katy, Texas and Greater Houston area.[1]
| Mirus Academy | |
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5506 3rd Street Katy, TX 77493 | |
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| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, Compassion, Commitment, & Citizenship |
| Opened | 2006 |
Head of school | Laura Hogan |
| Grades | 8th-12th |
| Website | mirus-academy |
Academics
Mirus Academy provides a college-preparatory academic program within the framework of small classes and flexible scheduling. High school graduation requires completion of a 26-credit curriculum that includes 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 4 credits of social studies, 2 credits of foreign language, 1 credit of fine arts, and 8 credits of elective courses. Honors-level and Advanced Placement courses are available. Following graduation, 70% of Mirus Academy graduates enroll in a four-year university, 20% enroll in a two-year community college, and 10% pursue non-college options.[1][2]
Class sizes are limited by design, with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.[3] Grade levels are determined by age as of September 1; however, students are placed in classes by ability rather than age, so classrooms are mixed-age and able to accommodate students with intellectual giftedness.[2] Admission to the school is selective, and applicants with disciplinary or academic problems are excluded.
School Schedule
Mirus Academy's school hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Fridays. An optional 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm class period is also available. While most Mirus students follow a traditional five-day school schedule, a flexible short-week schedule is available, allowing students to pursue activities that overlap with traditional school hours, such as high-level athletic or artistic competitions.[4]
School History
Mirus Academy started as a homeschooling center in the Greater Katy, Texas Area.[1] In 2010, the homeschooling center closed, and the program transitioned into a private school called Mirus Academy.[5] The school was accredited in 2017 by the National Association of Private Schools.[1][6]