El Paso Hybrid School Aims for Accreditation to Access State Tuition Vouchers

New Horizons Home School Academy, a hybrid private school in El Paso, is pursuing accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools to qualify for Texas' education savings account program. This program offers families up to $10,500 per student annually for private school tuition, which could significantly benefit New Horizons' tuition structure, ranging from $3,700 to $5,300 per year. The school has incorporated lessons on artificial intelligence, aiming to teach students responsible use of AI as a research tool. With 350 to 400 students enrolled, the school is adapting to the growing demand for AI literacy in education, while concerns about data privacy and the unregulated use of AI in private education persist.

Key Details: • New Horizons is seeking accreditation to participate in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. • Families can receive up to $10,500 per student for private school tuition. • Tuition ranges from $3,700 for homeschool students to $5,300 for in-person classes. • The school has four campuses across El Paso, with 20% of students attending in-person classes.