AUSTIN H S

www.austinisd.org/schools/austin

2,323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Austin High School, formally known as Stephen F. Austin High School, is a historic institution located in the heart of Austin, Texas, at 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St. Situated on the banks of Lady Bird Lake, it holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in the city and one of the oldest in the state, with a legacy that dates back to 1881. Its central location and proximity to downtown make it a landmark in the Austin Independent School District, often recognized for its iconic architecture and deep-rooted traditions.

The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular programs. It is particularly noted for its strong athletic department—famously known as the home of the "Austin High Maroons"—as well as its competitive fine arts and performing arts programs. As a staple of the local community, Austin High balances its long-standing historical prestige with a modern commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness, maintaining a distinct culture that emphasizes school pride and civic engagement.

2,323

Total Students

125.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,198
Hispanic	905
Black	66
Asian	46
Two or More	103
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,198 (51.6%)
Hispanic
905 (39.0%)
Two or More
103 (4.4%)
Black
66 (2.8%)
Asian
46 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2505
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/austin
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 587

Grade 10 617

Grade 11 578

Grade 12 541