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Northside ISD’s new virtual academy to open for 2026-27 school year
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Pachatta Pope, Adam Barraza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 215 high school students will participate in the program.
The Northside Independent School District is introducing a virtual academy for the 2026-27 school year. A total of 215 high school students will participate in the program. The virtual academy is initially limited to students in grades nine through 11.
It will be operated as a program, with virtual students still enrolled at their home campus. Further details about the virtual academy, including its curriculum and teaching staff, are available from the district, which has partnered with a third-party vendor to run the program for its first year.
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Category: schools Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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