Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9500 McNeil Dr,  Austin, TX
Leander Independent School District
4.1
4.4
2,723 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Charles Little
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
151
Full Time Teachers
151
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
92.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
42%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
463:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
56.5%
Hispanic
17.3%
Asian
15.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
4.4%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Public HS in Texas
#11 Best Public HS Teachers in Texas
#13 Best HS For Athletes in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 1,103 Students
Texas A&M University 862 Students
Texas Tech University 368 Students
Rice University 343 Students
Baylor University 334 Students
Texas State University 326 Students
University of Arkansas 248 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 242 Students
University of Oklahoma 203 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 185 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 392 Students
Biology 266 Students
Psychology 235 Students
Computer Science 179 Students
Marketing 137 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 136 Students
Finance 129 Students
Nursing 116 Students
Economics 85 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 77 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 400 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/7/2025
Good school, high ranked, great band, the best in the country. Also good athletics. 2025 UIL 6a overall winner.
5.0 Senior
2/4/2025
Vandegrift high school has amazing programs for all kinds of future readiness. Weather it be sports and arts or welding vandegrift has it all
4.0 Alum
12/29/2024
Vandegrift was a very good school to prepare me for college and aiding me in finding the perfect college for me. However, one needs to know how to ask for help and finding all of the right resources
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/11/2021
Great high school. Challenging curriculum and welcoming community.
5.0 student
1/29/2020
7.8/10, very fun and tolerate teachers so that is good. Though some students think they are better than others and don't want to learn, so not the teachers fault. Traffic sucks....
5.0 other
11/25/2019
Excellent high-quality school in a beautiful setting, although traffic can be miserable.
2.0 parent
8/18/2019
Being a parent of students at this school is stressful at best. There are a few gems in the pool of staff and I do appreciate that. The academics are rigorous but in this day and age, I feel we need to focus more on the quality of the student's experience, helping them grow and develop with positive...

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Vandegrift High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Leander Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,723 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Vandegrift High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Travis STEM Academy, St Stephens Episcopal School, Hill Country Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vandegrift High School.

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