Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_11577996_1 (year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What school took 4th place in 2001?
### Answer:
SELECT 4 AS th_place FROM table_11577996_1 WHERE year = 2001