How do these districts compare?
| Metric | AUSTIN ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas | HOUSTON, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 73,384 | 189,934 |
| Number of Schools | 122 | 273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | AUSTIN ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,950 | $14,515 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.1% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 6.6% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 75.2% | 68.8% |
AUSTIN ISD
Federal State Local
HOUSTON ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | AUSTIN ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 6.7% |
| African American | 8.6% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.1% | 63.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.1% | 82.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | AUSTIN ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 197 | 533 |
| Schools with AP | 14 | 43 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.2:1 | 1297.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.7% | 34.9% |
School Types
AUSTIN ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
HOUSTON ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.