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#494 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 6% in state

Lasa H S

High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1012 ARTHUR STILES RD, Austin, TX 78721

  • Math 96% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 99% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency99% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+52.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+44.7 pts
Overall Proficiency98% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation62.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Lasa H S score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency96%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency99%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 98% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2024
Math
96%
ELA
99%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 100% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lasa H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,285

Median home value

$503,400

Median rent

$1,616/mo

College educated

51.2%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
62.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.46–121.0 mi97Compare →
Eastside Early College H SEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.8 mi689Compare →
Texans Can Academy - AustinCharter · enrollment unverified3.99–121.9 mi195Compare →
The East Austin College Prep at MlkCharter · enrollment unverified4.17–122.2 mi200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#14 of 118
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lasa H S is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lasa H S

Lasa H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 1,518 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lasa H S

What grades does Lasa H S serve?

Lasa H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lasa H S?

Lasa H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasa H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Lasa H S is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lasa H S rank in TX?

Lasa H S ranks #494 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lasa H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lasa H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lasa H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasa H S has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 100% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lasa H S a charter school?

No, Lasa H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lasa H S a Title I school?

No, Lasa H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lasa H S?

11.5% of students at Lasa H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 78721)
10,728
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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