Stephen F. Austin High School is a true institution, more than 130 years old, with deep traditions and a strong sense of school pride.
The school has relocated seven times since the original campus opened its doors in 1881. Austin High is said to be one of the oldest public high schools west of the Mississippi, and one of the very first in the state of Texas. Located near downtown Austin along the Colorado River, Austin High boasts roughly 2,300 students in ninth through 12th grades.
Because the campus is bordered by the river to the south and a controlled-access stretch of Cesar Chavez Street to the north, the school grounds feel secluded, like a suburban academic oasis in the middle of the city.
The list of notable alumni is long and varied, from sports legends Ben Crenshaw and Don Baylor to local guitar heroes Gary Clark Jr. and Shakey Graves. Former first daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush are also graduates of Austin High School.
More than 350 National Merit Semifinalists have matriculated here, and Austin High School is known for a strong college-prep curriculum. The school has renowned athletic programs and facilities. Students can also choose to participate in extracurricular activities such as world-class fine arts and music programs, the Red Dragon Players theater company, multicultural clubs and Model UN, and a student culinary society.
Austin High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1715 W Cesar Chavez St,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Amy Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
C+
C-
C+
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
79.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
32%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
472:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
53.8%
Hispanic
35.6%
Two or more races
5%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
506 Students
Texas State University
312 Students
Texas A&M University
271 Students
Rice University
146 Students
Baylor University
129 Students
St. Edward's University
122 Students
Texas Tech University
117 Students
University of Houston
113 Students
University of Arkansas
111 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
108 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
216 Students
Psychology
132 Students
Biology
92 Students
Marketing
65 Students
Communications
65 Students
Political Science and Government
63 Students
Nursing
62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
61 Students
Environmental Science
52 Students
Engineering
50 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/31/2024
Austin High has provided me with a lot of opportunities both academically and socially. Some of the best teachers I've ever had have worked at Austin High, and although it definitely has its downsides, I am glad that I chose Austin.
3/6/2024
I've liked Austin High! It definitely has its flaws, but overall is a place with something for everyone.
2/27/2024
This school made me squirt out like a waterfall I'm still squrting to today and I cant stop, also its so easy to sneak a rose toy in and start buzzing
GreatSchools Reviews
10/10/2024
A few safety issues. For a long period of time the front door was unlocked at all times, the lock did not work. My main concern is that it is well known that random people not attending the school can come in and walk around for hours without being noticed by staff. I attended for four years and the...
8/16/2024
The administration at Austin High refuses to take responsibility when they make mistakes and send a teenager into a suicidal crisis. Their anti-bullying policies are in place to protect the administration, rather than the students it is meant to protect. The school PTA is led by privileged tarry tow...
2/9/2023
Pretty decent school did not have any negative experiences during my time here :D
5/19/2022
at this school, I have constantly gotten bullied and the teachers are really rude I had heard this was a bad school and know i know it relly is also the sped ed program is a waste of time trust me ur gonna wanna get out the first year u can i have had pepole hurt me and there are fights all the time
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Attendance Zone
About Clarksville
List Price Range
$135K - $783K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$1,204,855
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$135,693
% of College Grads
85.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,209 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.3%
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