The top-rated high schools in Austin are Westlake H S (9.1/10), Lasa H S (8.7/10), and Vandegrift H S (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 41 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Austin, Texas has 61 high school directory listings spanning 30 school districts. Of 61 high schools in Austin, 42 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 41 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 12 (29%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 41 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10. Austin has a notable charter school presence, with 21 charter high schools (34% of all high schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 41 high public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.2:1. Our rankings identify Westlake H S as the top-rated high school in Austin, followed by Lasa H S and Vandegrift H S. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
This list shows 25 of the 41 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Austin. Learn about our methodology.
Leander ISD
2,522 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 11% in Texas
Round Rock ISD
2,792 students · 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 11% in Texas
Austin ISD
1,861 students · 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 23% in Texas
Nyos Charter School
786 students · 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 25% in Texas · charter
Austin ISD
2,167 students · 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 29% in Texas
Lake Travis ISD
3,677 students · 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 30% in Texas
Austin ISD
907 students · 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 29% in Texas
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Westlake H S is the top-rated high school in Austin with a composite score of 9.1/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Austin has 61 high schools, including 21 charter schools. 42 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
Among 41 Austin high public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.6/10.
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Austin has 21 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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