- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Garza Independence H S
Federal NCES profile for Garza Independence H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894008060
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garza Independence H S earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garza Independence H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garza Independence H S ranks #2 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Garza Independence H S grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+25.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 480894008060 · Austin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 7.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Garza Independence H S grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+25.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garza Independence 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
- 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
- This school 199
Garza Independence H S
199 students
What this shows Garza Independence H S reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garza Independence H S compares
Garza Independence H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 39.2%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Garza Independence H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Garza Independence H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garza Independence 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
- 2,323
- 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
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garza Independence H S
How many students attend Garza Independence H S?
Garza Independence H S has 199 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garza Independence H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Garza Independence H S is 7.7:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garza Independence H S?
44.0% of students at Garza Independence H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garza Independence H S?
The largest demographic group at Garza Independence H S is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garza Independence H S?
Garza Independence H S has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher 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 Garza Independence H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Garza Independence H S ranks #2 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 Garza Independence H S, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.