How do these schools compare?
| Metric | AUSTIN H S | GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, TX | AUSTIN, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,323 | 199 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 5.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.8% | 44.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | AUSTIN H S | GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,950 | $26,950 |
| District | AUSTIN ISD | AUSTIN ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | AUSTIN H S | GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 39.2% |
| African American | 2.8% | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.0% | 42.2% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | AUSTIN H S | GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 331.9:1 | 66.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 56 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.