- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Austin Achieve H S
Federal NCES profile for Austin Achieve H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480143113981Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Achieve H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #28 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Achieve H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve H S ranks #28 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Austin Achieve Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480143113981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Austin Achieve H S held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480143113981 · Austin, TX High · MID · CHARTER
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Achieve El (839 students)
Austin Achieve H S held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Achieve H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve El
839 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve Middle
669 students
- This school
Austin Achieve H S
581 students
- Austin Achieve
Austin Achieve Parmer
551 students
What this shows Austin Achieve H S reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Achieve H S compares
Austin Achieve 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 4.8%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Austin Achieve H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Austin Achieve Public Schools reports $14,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Achieve H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Achieve El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Achieve Parmer | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Achieve H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 34.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Achieve H S
How many students attend Austin Achieve H S?
Austin Achieve H S has 581 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Achieve H S?
76.1% of students at Austin Achieve H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Achieve H S?
The largest demographic group at Austin Achieve H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Achieve H S?
Austin Achieve H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Achieve H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Achieve H S ranks #28 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 Achieve Public Schools?
Besides Austin Achieve H S, Austin Achieve Public Schools also operates Austin Achieve El (839 students), Austin Achieve Middle (669 students), and Austin Achieve Parmer (551 students). See the Austin Achieve Public Schools district page for the complete list.