- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Akins H S
Federal NCES profile for Akins H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894008937
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akins H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Akins H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akins H S ranks #9 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Akins H S held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 159.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-71 students YoY 480894008937 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,421 enr · 16.7:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Akins H S held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-71 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 159.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Akins H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- This school
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- Navarro Early
Navarro Early College H S
1,633 students
What this shows Akins H S reports 2,421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akins H S compares
Akins H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,421 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,421
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 10.1%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Akins H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akins H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Navarro Early College H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akins H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akins H S
How many students attend Akins H S?
Akins H S has 2,421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,613 (2022-23) → 2,542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-71).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akins H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Akins H S is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akins H S?
57.1% of students at Akins H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akins H S?
The largest demographic group at Akins H S is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akins H S?
Akins H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akins H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Akins H S ranks #9 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Akins H S, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Austin H S (2,323 students), and Anderson H S (2,223 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.