AUSTIN H S

austin.episd.org

946 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Austin High School, located in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a longstanding institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Known for its rich heritage and deep roots in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular development in the region. Its location on Memphis Avenue places it in a traditional neighborhood setting, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and pride among its diverse student body.

Academically, Austin High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes student success through a variety of programs, including advanced coursework, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities such as athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. By maintaining a focus on both tradition and modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to achieve their personal and professional goals.

946

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	837
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
837 (88.5%)
White
43 (4.5%)
Black
37 (3.9%)
Two or More
19 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)

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:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-4200
Website:	http://austin.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	831
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 270

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 225

Grade 12 218