Enrollment
2,323
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Austin H S
Federal NCES profile for Austin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894000294
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #25 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin H S has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin H S ranks #25 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin H S
Austin H S is a large high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 2,323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 37% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,323 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students) and Akins H S (2,421 students) alongside Austin H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin H S compares
Austin H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,323 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,323
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$12,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Austin H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Isd, which includes Austin H S.
$12,492
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 6.6%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Austin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navarro Early College H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Austin H S
How many students attend Austin H S?
Austin H S has 2,323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin H S is 20.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin H S?
22.8% of students at Austin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin H S?
The largest demographic group at Austin H S is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin H S?
Austin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin H S ranks #25 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.
Is Austin H S a good school?
Austin H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Austin H S, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Anderson H S (2,223 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.
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