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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
C
D+
C+
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.43
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Reading Proficiency
71%
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Math Proficiency
43%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
126
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Full Time Teachers
126
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
22
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AP Pass Rate
79.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
27%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
472:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.5%
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Female
48.5%
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White
51.6%
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Hispanic
39%
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Two or more races
4.4%
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Black
2.8%
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Asian
2%
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Native American
<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
531 Students
Texas State University
329 Students
Texas A&M University
269 Students
Rice University
145 Students
St. Edward's University
141 Students
Texas Tech University
135 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
129 Students
Baylor University
127 Students
University of Arkansas
125 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio
110 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
234 Students
Psychology
141 Students
Biology
104 Students
Marketing
67 Students
Political Science and Government
66 Students
Communications
65 Students
Nursing
62 Students
Engineering
55 Students
Finance
54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
53 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/27/2024
I'm still a freshman at AHS but so far its alright. I am an ADT (academy for design and tech) student and have okay grades. the reason I said okay was because the core class teachers don't do much to help you. an example being my biology teacher who doesn't help anyone and just tells us to "figure it out". I am enrolled in sports and that has been a good experience except for the fact that my sport is not double-blocked unlike all others at AHS. meaning that our performance has been declining because of the school itself. there are good things at AHS like the clubs, electives and fine arts. but I think that AHS needs to give students extra help.
11/11/2024
My overall experience was good. This school had helped me grow my mindset and make good decisions. I barely had any bad experiences here.
5/1/2024
The best & worst part about Austin High is its location. It is right next to downtown Austin which means the traffic is a nightmare in the mornings & afternoons, but there are also a lot of fun things to do near campus.
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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List Price Range
$294K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$1,211,515
Median Lot Size
5,880 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$135,693
% of College Grads
85.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,086 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.8%
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Parks in this Area
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Pease District Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Don Baylor Neighborhood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
West Austin Neighborhood Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Austin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Austin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,211,515. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of Texas at Austin H.S., The University of Texas at Austin International High School, Travis Co J J a E P, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Austin High School.