Austin High School

Summary:

Austin High School is a public high school serving 2,317 students in grades 9-12 in Austin, Texas. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Austin High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 53.78% White, 35.56% Hispanic, 2.85% African American, and 2.46% Asian students. This racial composition is notably different from nearby Westlake High School, which has a higher percentage of White students (63.22%) and lower percentages of Hispanic (15.93%) and African American (0.81%) students. Academically, Austin High School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Texas high schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, there are significant gaps in academic achievement between different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students outperforming Hispanic and African American students.

Compared to nearby schools, Austin High School has higher four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 98.4% over the past five years, and lower dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 2.8%. This is in contrast to schools like Garza Independence High School (42.1% graduation rate) and Travis Early College High School (86.5% graduation rate). While Austin High School's spending per student ($9,725 in 2020-2021) is lower than the state average, it is higher than some nearby schools, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole factor in determining a school's academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1715 W Cesar Chavez
       Austin, TX  78703-4699


(512) 414-2505

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,725 Help


Feeder schools for Austin High School:

Elementary:    Barton Hills Elementary
    Bryker Woods Elementary
    Casis Elementary
    Mathews Elementary
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Middle:    O Henry Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,296

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Compare Details Austin High School ranks better than 83.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Austin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (37.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin High School is 18.1. 13 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin High School is $9,725. 16 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin High School 326th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Austin High School in the ranking list.)

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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin High School

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Rank History for all students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.65 384th 1427 73.1%
2005 70.82 345th 1429 75.9%
2006 70.91 368th 1430 74.3%
2007 63.80 592nd 1497 60.5%
2008 59.60 695th 1510 54.0%
2009 65.88 536th 1539 65.2%
2010 64.29 583rd 1568 62.8%
2011 64.13 641st 1672 61.7%
2012 74.18 176th 1603 89.0%
2013 72.38 304th 1652 81.6%
2014 70.15 371st 1734 78.6%
2015 70.65 379th 1743 78.3%
2016 68.74 418th 1762 76.3%
2017 73.53 289th 1777 83.7%
2018 76.85 232nd 1797 87.1%
2019 74.56 287th 1857 84.5%
2021 75.26 305th 1861 83.6%
2022 69.19 396th 1876 78.9%
2023 74.55 314th 1961 84.0%
2024 74.27 326th 1987 83.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.33 41st 582 93.0%
2019 71.44 135th 604 77.6%
2021 74.19 99th 588 83.2%
2022 68.41 167th 664 74.8%
2023 79.69 87th 677 87.1%
2024 70.75 142nd 730 80.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 355th 1113 68.1%
2019 37.67 622nd 1136 45.2%
2021 44.23 537th 1195 55.1%
2022 30.09 858th 1278 32.9%
2023 44.94 576th 1371 58.0%
2024 38.57 751st 1435 47.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.54 118th 1347 91.2%
2019 77.58 147th 1357 89.2%
2021 68.52 245th 1382 82.3%
2022 67.76 249th 1418 82.4%
2023 73.89 202nd 1478 86.3%
2024 70.96 239th 1547 84.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 759th 1794 57.7%
2019 46.03 925th 1818 49.1%
2021 53.48 706th 1848 61.8%
2022 37.84 1135th 1847 38.5%
2023 53.36 710th 1897 62.6%
2024 43.79 926th 1883 50.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.25 344th 1781 80.7%
2019 73.98 311th 1798 82.7%
2021 72.73 352nd 1815 80.6%
2022 69.57 387th 1841 79.0%
2023 73.59 319th 1891 83.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 667th 1137 41.3%
2019 55.33 679th 1145 40.7%
2021 64.11 535th 1177 54.5%
2022 60.82 586th 1172 50.0%
2023 61.42 597th 1182 49.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.77 426th 1784 76.1%
2019 62.67 420th 1810 76.8%
2021 50.06 729th 1829 60.1%
2022 47.24 761st 1837 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.51 215th 1803 88.1%
2019 73.08 309th 1824 83.1%
2021 75.81 275th 1840 85.1%
2022 66.94 424th 1853 77.1%
2023 73.70 326th 1913 83.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.81 297th 486 38.9%
2019 55.48 245th 487 49.7%
2021 46.36 292nd 488 40.2%
2022 66.60 161st 507 68.2%
2023 64.62 188th 525 64.2%
2024 63.97 181st 529 65.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 346th 1013 65.8%
2019 66.29 255th 1024 75.1%
2021 69.72 220th 1020 78.4%
2022 48.56 421st 1031 59.2%
2023 51.67 407th 1069 61.9%
2024 60.00 303rd 1065 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.26 517th 1691 69.4%
2019 57.14 599th 1714 65.1%
2021 58.69 578th 1743 66.8%
2022 46.52 829th 1762 53.0%
2023 57.60 604th 1820 66.8%
2024 53.75 657th 1804 63.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Austin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.11 102nd 1539 93.4%
2019 80.25 153rd 1526 90.0%
2021 75.87 213th 1510 85.9%
2022 75.68 204th 1525 86.6%
2023 78.60 168th 1576 89.3%
2024 73.14 237th 1556 84.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Austin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 959 174 22 440 n/a n/a n/a 0 1595
1989 938 219 28 645 1 n/a n/a 0 1831
1990 865 189 23 585 2 n/a n/a 0 1664
1991 826 158 28 602 1 n/a n/a 0 1615
1992 811 162 32 600 3 n/a n/a 0 1608
1993 953 176 31 667 2 n/a n/a 0 1829
1994 1033 194 35 729 1 n/a n/a 0 1992
1995 1215 171 35 829 5 n/a n/a 0 2255
1996 1215 171 35 829 5 n/a n/a 0 2255
1997 1226 184 28 835 6 n/a n/a 0 2279
1998 1204 176 40 824 5 n/a n/a 0 2249
1999 1250 162 42 761 4 n/a n/a 0 2219
2000 1232 145 39 715 3 n/a n/a 0 2134
2001 1244 117 34 630 1 n/a n/a 0 2026
2002 1246 122 36 735 6 n/a n/a 0 2145
2003 1246 122 36 735 6 n/a n/a 0 2145
2004 1233 121 25 744 6 n/a n/a 0 2129
2005 1256 123 35 793 6 n/a n/a 0 2213
2006 1207 133 23 783 7 n/a n/a 0 2153
2007 1120 138 31 854 7 n/a n/a 0 2150
2008 1091 175 32 937 6 n/a n/a 0 2241
2009 1038 198 36 1019 9 n/a n/a 0 2300
2010 1078 198 52 1026 10 n/a n/a 0 2364
2011 977 167 54 1038 8 3 49 0 2296
2012 952 147 50 1029 7 4 47 0 2236
2013 959 137 52 957 5 3 46 0 2159
2014 969 127 48 936 2 2 49 0 2133
2015 981 110 41 897 4 2 50 0 2085
2016 957 100 40 921 2 2 62 0 2084
2017 987 100 38 958 0 1 61 0 2145
2018 1093 97 44 948 3 1 81 0 2267
2019 1163 97 51 922 5 1 89 0 2328
2020 1257 92 50 851 5 2 103 0 2360
2021 1270 88 54 827 6 2 102 0 2349
2022 1282 79 56 845 4 3 112 0 2381
2023 1246 66 57 824 6 3 115 0 2317
2024 1205 61 50 868 2 2 108 0 2296

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1595 88.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1831 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1664 99.0 16.8 n/a
1991 1615 99.5 16.2 n/a
1992 1608 94.3 17.0 26.6
1993 1829 94.0 19.5 28.2
1994 1992 104.3 19.1 24.4
1995 2255 109.9 20.5 25.1
1996 2255 109.9 20.5 25.1
1997 2279 108.0 21.1 25.1
1998 2249 111.2 20.2 23
1999 2219 115.7 19.2 23.4
2000 2134 118.2 18.1 16.6
2001 2026 108.0 18.8 16.7
2002 2145 116.6 18.4 22.2
2003 2145 116.6 18.4 22.2
2004 2129 119.7 17.8 23.1
2005 2213 130.4 17.0 19.4
2006 2153 132.2 16.3 20.1
2007 2150 132.4 16.2 28.8
2008 2241 126.8 17.7 30.1
2009 2300 135.6 17.0 35.4
2010 2364 141.8 16.6 35.5
2011 2296 149.7 15.3 36.3
2012 2236 137.3 16.2 36.3
2013 2159 131.9 16.3 34.7
2014 2133 125.0 17.0 33.2
2015 2085 126.0 16.5 28.7
2016 2084 123.0 16.9 28.6
2017 2145 133.5 16.0 27.9
2018 2267 135.7 16.7 24
2019 2328 139.9 16.6 25.4
2020 2360 133.8 17.6 21
2021 2349 131.9 17.7 23.5
2022 2381 131.9 18.0 22.2
2023 2317 115.2 20.0 24.5
2024 2296 126.6 18.1 22.9

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1595 88.0 18.1 n/a
1989 1831 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1664 99.0 16.8 n/a
1991 1615 99.5 16.2 n/a
1992 1608 94.3 17.0 26.6
1993 1829 94.0 19.5 28.2
1994 1992 104.3 19.1 24.4
1995 2255 109.9 20.5 25.1
1996 2255 109.9 20.5 25.1
1997 2279 108.0 21.1 25.1
1998 2249 111.2 20.2 23
1999 2219 115.7 19.2 23.4
2000 2134 118.2 18.1 16.6
2001 2026 108.0 18.8 16.7
2002 2145 116.6 18.4 22.2
2003 2145 116.6 18.4 22.2
2004 2129 119.7 17.8 23.1
2005 2213 130.4 17.0 19.4
2006 2153 132.2 16.3 20.1
2007 2150 132.4 16.2 28.8
2008 2241 126.8 17.7 30.1
2009 2300 135.6 17.0 35.4
2010 2364 141.8 16.6 35.5
2011 2296 149.7 15.3 36.3
2012 2236 137.3 16.2 36.3
2013 2159 131.9 16.3 34.7
2014 2133 125.0 17.0 33.2
2015 2085 126.0 16.5 28.7
2016 2084 123.0 16.9 28.6
2017 2145 133.5 16.0 27.9
2018 2267 135.7 16.7 24
2019 2328 139.9 16.6 25.4
2020 2360 133.8 17.6 21
2021 2349 131.9 17.7 23.5
2022 2381 131.9 18.0 22.2
2023 2317 115.2 20.0 24.5
2024 2296 126.6 18.1 22.9

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $559 (6.1%) $8,657 (93.9%) $9,216
2020 $687 (7.6%) $8,333 (92.4%) $9,020
2021 $417 (4.3%) $9,308 (95.7%) $9,725

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 287th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 314th of 1961 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Austin High School)4836
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Austin High School)7574
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6855
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Austin High School)7879
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Austin High School)7477
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Austin High School)8489
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Austin Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23282317
 0.5%
African American9766
 32%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian5157
 11.8%
Hispanic922824
 10.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White11631246
 7.1%
Two or More Races89115
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%24.5%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,296 students attended Austin High School.

Austin High School ranks 326th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Austin High School are 52% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Austin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barton Hills Elementary
Elementary : Bryker Woods Elementary
Elementary : Casis Elementary
Elementary : Mathews Elementary
Elementary : Oak Hill Elementary
Elementary : Patton Elementary
Elementary : Zilker Elementary
Middle : O Henry Middle


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