Austin High School

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Austin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1700 Dumble St,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.5
1.0
1,560 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Steve Guerrero
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
13.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
2%
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
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.2%
Female
42.8%
Hispanic
91.1%
Black
6.9%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 Houston 167 Students
Texas A&M University 115 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 106 Students
University of Texas - Austin 101 Students
Houston City College 97 Students
Rice University 73 Students
Texas State University 58 Students
Houston Christian University 49 Students
Texas Southern University 48 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 19 Students
Education 19 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Architecture 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 124 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/20/2023
I had lots of fun and learned many things. The whole experience there taught me many things I didn't know and will use in the future.
4.0 Senior
8/4/2022
I would like to see more activities throughout the school year and more teachers encouraging students to participate.
2.0 Alum
12/29/2021
Austin High School is a below-average school. If you want to go to college and be ready for it, go to Eastwood or East Early High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 other
2/7/2023
Do not send your children here. This place is nothing but trouble
1.0 other
11/23/2015
I graduated 2014, would I recommend this school? No. The environment is overall very negative, in some cases unnerving and slightly dangerous. The administration is extremely unhelpful and carry an overall apathetic view on their duties and the student body as a whole
1.0 student
7/15/2010
Don't come here, principals don't help you, some teachers are cool and some help you but not all of them. if someone gets in trouble it goes very lightly, the school is very ugly and they don't put money to good use, like fixing bathrooms more computers but only on offices and more gates. if you lik...

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Austin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Austin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $346,105. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Services, Eastwood Academy, Yates High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Austin High School.

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