Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!

Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!

My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However,  If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.

That’s right—high school. While most of us are used to the idea of free public education, there’s a high school in Texas that’s breaking the bank in a way that’ll make your jaw drop.

The average tuition for a public college in the U.S. is $26k per year

Which means you’re looking at about $104,000 for a four-year degree. That’s a pretty steep price, right? Well, hold onto your wallets, because according to education.alot.com, $104,000 might not even cover a single year at the most expensive high school in the U.S.

While most high school students in the U.S. attend public schools where tuition isn’t a worry, private schools are playing a whole different ball game and Texas is home to one of those expensive high schools. 

San Marcos Academy 

San Marcos Academy tops the list with a jaw-dropping tuition of $53,264 for the 2023-2024 school year. 

This Baptist high school offers boarding and day school options, plus international exchange programs.

San Marcos Academy is nlocated in the beautiful Texas hill country and is a fully accredited Private Christian school for students in PreK 3 through the 12th grade.

The private school offers a boarding program for students in 6th – 12th grades. According to the school’s website:

"The curriculum at the Academy is designed to engage and inspire students, preparing them for success in life and in college. The Academy has a diverse population of students from around the world, across the United States, and all over Texas."

So yea, It seems everything really is bigger (and pricier) in Texas!