CBE Guide
Tips, strategies, and study guides to help you pass your Texas Credit by Exam.
UTHS Official Data: Most Students Fail the CBE — Here's Why and How to Beat the Odds
UTHS administers 30,000 CBE exams annually across 250 Texas school districts. The average score? Just 64-69% — well below the 80% needed to pass. Here's the official data and what it means for your preparation.
CBE vs Traditional Classroom: A Complete Cost and Time Comparison
One semester of traditional high school costs ~$5,000 in taxpayer funding and 18 weeks of a student's time. A CBE exam takes 3 hours and costs $60-80. Here's the complete comparison.
Texas Homeschool Boom: 3x Growth Since 2020 and What It Means for CBE
Texas homeschooling has exploded since 2020 — nearly tripling in enrollment. With 620,000+ homeschool students, Credit by Exam has become the go-to pathway for earning accredited credits. Here's what the data shows.
Why Texas Students Are Choosing Credit by Exam to Graduate Faster
Thousands of Texas students are using Credit by Exam to earn high school credits without sitting through an entire semester. Learn why CBE is the smartest shortcut — and how Texas CBE™ helps you pass on the first try.
Texas CBE Exam Breakdown: Subjects, TEKS, Questions & Pass Rates
A detailed breakdown of every Texas CBE subject — Geometry, Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History — including exam structure, TEKS standards, question counts, time limits, and tips to pass.
Complete Guide to Texas Credit by Exam (CBE): Everything You Need to Know
Learn everything about Texas Credit by Exam — what it is, who can take it, how to register through UT High School, exam format, costs, and how to prepare effectively.