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
15:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.65
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
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
167
Full Time Teachers
167
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
51%
Female
49%
White
58.8%
Hispanic
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.5%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 1,078 Students
Texas A&M University 843 Students
Texas Tech University 358 Students
Rice University 340 Students
Baylor University 336 Students
Texas State University 321 Students
University of Arkansas 239 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 239 Students
University of Oklahoma 192 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 178 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 377 Students
Biology 256 Students
Psychology 233 Students
Computer Science 184 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 135 Students
Marketing 133 Students
Finance 124 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Economics 82 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 75 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 433 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/19/2025
The culture of Vandegrift is very welcoming. Kids are friendly and willing to make new friends, swell as try new things no matter what grade they are in. Clubs are very involved in school spirit and showing up to support sports and their peers.
4.0 Sophomore
12/5/2024
This is a great high school with a great band and football program. It has very rigorous classes that help you prepare for college.
5.0 Senior
12/1/2024
Vandegridt high school is an amazing school. With tons of resources like counselours and teachers wwilling to help, its easy to ge to the next step.
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 15:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% 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 3.65, 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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