John B Connally H S

John B Connally High School serves 1,817 students in grades 9-12 in Austin, Texas, operating as a sizable comprehensive high school in the Travis County district. With 125 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, providing relatively small class sizes that can support more personalized attention for students. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #4374 among Texas's 8,598 schools, placing it in the 49th percentile statewide.

This middle-range performance suggests the school has room for academic growth while serving its diverse student population. Located on North Lamar Boulevard, John B Connally High School sits in the 78753 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $60,045 and median home values reach $302,200. The surrounding community of nearly 60,000 residents includes 33% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, while 17.5% of families live below the poverty line, reflecting the socioeconomic diversity that characterizes much of Austin.

The school operates within Austin's large city environment, providing students access to the educational and cultural opportunities that come with being part of Texas's capital city and its dynamic metropolitan area.

While current test scores at John B Connally H S are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.