Legacy the School of Sport Sciences is a college-preparatory learning community built around athletics, career exploration, and the belief that every student can win. Legacy is the first accredited charter district in Texas focused on professions within athletics.
As a thematic public charter district focused on careers in athletics, health, and wellness, Legacy connects rigorous academics with real-world experiences that help students grow academically, athletically, and personally.
A Clear Direction
Students learn in a focused environment where academic preparation, professional habits, and athletic interests reinforce one another.
College-Ready Learning
Challenging courses, flexible credit options, and college partnerships help students plan confidently for what comes after graduation.
A Connected Community
Students are coached and supported by educators, former collegiate and professional athletes, and industry-connected mentors.
What Sets Legacy Apart?
Legacy prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders through a values-based curriculum grounded in our athletic heritage. Project-based learning gives students opportunities to apply classroom skills to meaningful challenges and career pathways.
Athletic Administration & Coaching
Explore leadership, organization, communication, and the business of building successful teams.
Sports Media & Marketing
Build creative, communication, and marketing skills through the stories and strategy behind sports.
Sports Medicine
Connect science, wellness, prevention, and performance to careers that support healthy athletes.
College Credit That Moves Students Forward
Through partnerships and advanced coursework, qualifying students can earn college credit while completing high school. Legacy students may pursue dual-credit opportunities and UT OnRamps coursework that can apply toward future college requirements. With thoughtful planning, students can graduate with a strong academic foundation and meaningful progress toward a degree.
The Legacy Standard
To participate in extracurricular activities, students must maintain at least an 80% in every Legacy course on progress reports and report cards. The standard reflects our commitment to accountability, balance, and excellence.
Every Student Wins.
Our Teachers Make the Difference
Seventy-two percent of Legacy teachers are former collegiate or professional athletes. They bring the discipline, teamwork, resilience, and preparation of athletics into the classroom so students can succeed in both competition and life.