- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894000294
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Austin H S held near 2,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 126.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480894000294 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,323 enr · 20.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Austin H S held near 2,296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 126.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- This school
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 Austin H S reports 2,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin H S compares
Austin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,950
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
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.
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
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,421
- 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
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 (~2,323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,317 (2022-23) → 2,296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.