Concordia Academy (Austin, Texas)

Concordia High School
Location
3407 Red River Street Austin, Texas, 78705  United States
Coordinates	30°17′36″N 97°43′25″W / 30.293211°N 97.723674°W / 30.293211; -97.723674Coordinates: 30°17′36″N 97°43′25″W / 30.293211°N 97.723674°W / 30.293211; -97.723674
Information
School type	Private high school
Religious affiliation(s)	Lutheran
Established	2002
Principal	Patrick Maynard[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	101 (approx.)
Color(s)	Black, white and red
Athletics conference	TAPPS 3A
Mascot	Cardinal
Website	concordiaacademy.org

Concordia High School is a private Lutheran high school in Austin, Texas. The school is the only Lutheran high school in Austin. Concordia High School shares its campus with St. Paul Lutheran School and Church. Due to the religious nature of the school, religion plays a significant role in the education, and the school is also noted for its music program.^{[citation needed]}

According to the school's website,

"Concordia Academy is a college prep school that is designed to give students the education they need to be leaders in society. While at school, students will be challenged to grow academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Concordia Academy students have opportunity to participate in an excellent sports program, learn in a challenging classroom environment and have access to real-world experiences. Students who meet the academic requirements during their junior and senior year may take Advanced Placement (AP)Courses."

The AP courses offered in the 2011-2012 school year are: AP English, AP Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics, and AP US History. Currently nine sports are offered: dance, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, flag football, and track. Extracurricular activities include band, choir, drama, art, literature club, mission trips, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Spanish club, yearbook, TAPPS academic competition, student council, and class retreats.^[2]

References

1. ^ http://www.concordiaacademy.org/about/principal.jsp
2. ^ Concordia High School