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#8279 of 8,552 schools in TX

Austin H S

High School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX

An EL Paso ISD high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3500 MEMPHIS AVE, EL Paso, TX 79930

  • Math 10% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,931
Chronic Absenteeism68.2%

Students at Austin H S score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

88.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Austin 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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

$41,826

Median home value

$124,000

Median rent

$909/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

29.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·42 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
Radford SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.8 mi216Compare →
College Career Technology Academy (ccta)Enrollment path unverified3.19–121.1 mi148Compare →
Telles AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.86–121.1 mi45Compare →
Loretto AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–121.2 mi556Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

EL Paso ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#70 of 73
District spending per student
$12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Austin H S is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Austin H S

Austin H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 1,097 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,279 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Austin H S

What grades does Austin H S serve?

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

How many students attend Austin H S?

Austin H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Austin H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Austin H S rank in TX?

Austin H S ranks #8,279 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Austin H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Austin H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin H S has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Austin H S a charter school?

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

Is Austin H S a Title I school?

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

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

88.6% of students at Austin 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
1,097
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.2%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 79930)
25,484
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 79930; 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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