Austin Achieve High School

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Austin Achieve High School ranks 1409 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Austin Achieve High School is a public charter high school serving 645 students in grades 9-12 in Austin, Texas. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic (92.25%) and economically disadvantaged (94.42% qualify for free/reduced lunch) student population that consistently underperforms academically.

Austin Achieve High School ranks 1409 out of 1987 Texas high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from just 6.85% in Algebra I to 61.84% in U.S. History. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.6% is also lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been increasing. When compared to nearby charter schools like Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, Austin Achieve High School generally performs worse academically.

While Austin Achieve High School has increased its spending per student from $8,033 in 2019-2020 to $10,930 in 2020-2021, this has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 16.6 over the past three years, may be a contributing factor to its challenges. Addressing the unique needs of the predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population, and implementing targeted interventions, may be necessary for Idea Public Schools to improve the school's performance and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

7424 E Hwy 290 Building 2
Austin, TX 78723

(512) 522-4190

District: Austin Achieve Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1409^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,930

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 633

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.4%

African American:

5.2%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Austin Achieve High School ranks worse than 70.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Austin Achieve High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.4%), African American (5.2%), White (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Achieve High School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Austin Achieve High School employs 42.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Achieve High School is $10,930.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Achieve High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Achieve High School 1409^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Austin Achieve High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Austin Achieve Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Achieve Public Schools 880^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Achieve High School

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Rank History for all students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.13	1181^st	1861	36.5%
2022	32.07	1297^th	1876	30.9%
2023	29.24	1403^rd	1961	28.5%
2024	29.98	1409^th	1987	29.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.08	191^st	1195	84.0%
2022	55.17	352^nd	1278	72.5%
2023	49.87	495^th	1371	63.9%
2024	35.19	841^st	1435	41.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.69	626^th	1382	54.7%
2022	37.45	849^th	1418	40.1%
2023	59.96	389^th	1478	73.7%
2024	40.20	888^th	1547	42.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.73	935^th	1848	49.4%
2023	35.96	1226^th	1897	35.4%
2024	26.25	1439^th	1883	23.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.51	1252^nd	1815	31.0%
2022	26.75	1392^nd	1841	24.4%
2023	27.42	1386^th	1891	26.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.73	467^th	1829	74.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.91	1114^th	1840	39.5%
2022	34.07	1205^th	1853	35.0%
2023	28.32	1377^th	1913	28.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.68	586^th	1020	42.5%
2023	35.42	638^th	1069	40.3%
2024	30.95	701^st	1065	34.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Achieve High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.32	972^nd	1743	44.2%
2023	35.12	1172^nd	1820	35.6%
2024	25.37	1376^th	1804	23.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Austin Achieve High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	8	30	0	475	0	7	520
2021	10	33	1	536	0	4	584
2022	10	27	0	579	1	4	621
2023	14	33	1	595	1	1	645
2024	14	33	1	585	0	0	633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Austin Achieve High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	520	32.8	15.8	91.2
2021	584	39.5	14.7	92.6
2022	621	38.2	16.2	91.8
2023	645	38.7	16.6	94.4
2024	633	42.9	14.7	90.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Austin Achieve High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	520	32.8	15.8	91.2
2021	584	39.5	14.7	92.6
2022	621	38.2	16.2	91.8
2023	645	38.7	16.6	94.4
2024	633	42.9	14.7	90.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Achieve High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,617 (20.1%)	$6,416 (79.9%)	$8,033
2021	$2,281 (20.9%)	$8,649 (79.1%)	$10,930

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Austin Achieve High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Austin Achieve High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7424 E Hwy 290 Building 2	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	633	43	14.7	90.2%	14 (2.2%)	33 (5.2%)	585 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30	1409^th of 1987 public high schools	29.1%		29.2	1403^rd of 1961 public high schools	28.5%	6	6.9	27.4	44.2	50.0	61.8									$10,930	$2,281	$8,649
Northeast Early College High School	Public	9-12	7104 Berkman Dr	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2523	989	67	14.8	91.7%	44 (4.4%)	85 (8.6%)	830 (83.9%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	7.6	1829^th of 1987 public high schools	8.0%		8.2	1786^th of 1961 public high schools	8.9%	43	7.3	24.4	16.9	21.7	37.9									$12,692	$1,307	$11,385
KIPP Austin Collegiate	Public, Charter	9-12	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-3586	823	66	12.5	93.9%	11 (1.3%)	31 (3.8%)	772 (93.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	40.1	1172^nd of 1987 public high schools	41.0%		39	1198^th of 1961 public high schools	38.9%	26	1.4	65.8	40.0	52.8	62.0									$12,434	$987	$11,447
Diboll	Public, Charter	9-12	1015 Norwood Park Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	The Excel Center (For Adults)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 531-5500	69	4	17.2		15 (21.7%)	11 (15.9%)	42 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	1606^th of 1987 public high schools	19.2%					(n/a)	31.3	15.4		46.7
Lbj Echs	Public	9-12	7309 Lazy Creek Dr	Austin	78724	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2543	763	51	14.8	73.8%	9 (1.2%)	222 (29.1%)	503 (65.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	11.6	1764^th of 1987 public high schools	11.2%		12.5	1711^th of 1961 public high schools	12.7%	53	3.8	26.8	19.4	24.2	54.6									$14,069	$1,131	$12,938
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland	Public, Charter	9-12	6700 Middle Fiskville Rd	Austin	78752	Travis County	Cedars International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 956-4406	112	14	7.8	70.5%	17 (15.2%)	9 (8.0%)	83 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	73.3	353^rd of 1987 public high schools	82.2%		49.4	942^nd of 1961 public high schools	52.0%	589	46.7	72.0	75.8	71.4	86.4									$16,529	$2,147	$14,382
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	9504 N Interstate 35	Austin	78753	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4800	764	47	16.3	94.4%	24 (3.1%)	16 (2.1%)	718 (94.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	74.3	325^th of 1987 public high schools	83.6%		77.7	258^th of 1961 public high schools	86.8%	67	71.0	69.8	68.6	85.0	76.0	55.6	50.0	68.3	40.5	53.4		50.8	38.3	$10,814	$1,655	$9,159
Greenleaf Ncc	Public, Charter	12	911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 366-5529	20			20.0%	13 (65.0%)	1 (5.0%)	4 (20.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk	Public, Charter	7-12	5800 E Martin Luther King Jr	Austin	78721	Travis County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 287-5050	200	17	12.0	83.0%	2 (1.0%)	10 (5.0%)	185 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	21.7	1587^th of 1987 public high schools	20.1%		31.2	1365^th of 1961 public high schools	30.4%	222	29.0	20.0	24.4	47.2	59.4		14.3	21.2		4.8	0.0	9.1	3.0	$12,270	$1,429	$10,841
Navarro Early College High School	Public	9-12	1201 Peyton Gin Rd	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2514	1,714	109	15.7	89.6%	38 (2.2%)	82 (4.8%)	1,557 (90.8%)	26 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.6%)	10.3	1781^st of 1987 public high schools	10.4%		13.6	1693^rd of 1961 public high schools	13.7%	88	10.7	24.7	18.4	30.6	43.4									$11,644	$1,045	$10,598

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How many students attend Austin Achieve High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 633 students attended Austin Achieve High School.

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What is the racial makeup of Austin Achieve High School?

Students at Austin Achieve High School are 92% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% White.

Is Austin Achieve High School a good school?

Austin Achieve High School ranks 1409^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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