Veritas Academy is a private classical Christian university-model school in Southwest Austin, Texas. It represents itself as being "a private, classical, college prep school that seeks to train hearts and minds for the glory of God through rigorous curricula, character education, competitive athletics, fine & performing arts, and an array of extra‐ and co-curricular activities.",[2] offering primary and secondary education from preschool through twelfth grade. Through eighth grade, students are partially homeschooled, with parents acting as "co-teachers" that assist with teaching and assessing students.
| Veritas Academy | |
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| Location | |
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13401 Escarpment Blvd , , 78739 United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°10′06″N 97°54′44″W / 30.1684°N 97.9123°W |
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| Motto | Training hearts, minds, and hands for the glory of God |
| Established | 2005 |
| Superintendent | Jef Fowler (2005–2024)Cameron Cook (2024--) |
| Grades | Preschool–12[1] |
| Enrollment | ~800 |
| Campus size | 97 acres (39 ha) |
| Color(s) | Blue, Silver |
| Team name | Defenders |
| Website | www |
Veritas Academy operated on the property of Austin Oaks Church until 2018, when it moved to a new, permanent campus on Escarpment Boulevard.[3] Since the new property is located on the Edward's Aquifer, only 39 acres can be developed.
Academics
Veritas Academy is a classical liberal arts school. Their main focus is on history and english, with an emphasis on the classics. They have a strong
Sports
Due to its small student body, Veritas' athletics programs are relatively limited. They are part of TAPPS.
The school has maintained a 6-man football team, which has won the TAPPS state championship several times. They plan on transitioning to a standard 11-man team in the fall of 2024.
Other notable athletics are their swimming, volleyball, soccer, and wrestling teams.
Clubs
Veritas encourages the students to take initiative in leadership through clubs and student organizations. The students must present their clubs to the student life faculty to be approved. Upon approval, the club president must maintain attendance through the school year in order to keep the club active.
The clubs, as of spring, 2024, are as follows:
- Juggling Club
- Crochet Club
- Chess Club
