Austin High School

1700 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,560 students in grades 9-12, Austin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Austin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Austin High School's student population of 1,560 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Austin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7803 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
37%
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18%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Austin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
90%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.18
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89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austin High School's ranking?
Austin High School is ranked #7803 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin High School?
The graduation rate of Austin High School is 89%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Austin High School?
1,560 students attend Austin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Austin High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin High School?
Austin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin High School offer ?
Austin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Austin High School part of?
Austin High School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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