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#2547 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 30% in state

Lake Travis H S

High School · Lake Travis ISD · Austin, TX

A Lake Travis ISD high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3324 RANCH RD 620 S, Austin, TX 78738

  • Math 69% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 83% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation37.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$10,944
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Lake Travis H S score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Travis 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$169,911

Median home value

$754,600

Median rent

$1,915/mo

College educated

75.4%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·65 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lake Travis ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$10,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Travis H S is listed in LAKE TRAVIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Travis H S

Lake Travis H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Lake Travis ISD, serving approximately 3,677 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,547 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Travis H S

What grades does Lake Travis H S serve?

Lake Travis H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Travis H S?

Lake Travis H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,677 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Travis H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Travis H S is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Travis H S rank in TX?

Lake Travis H S ranks #2,547 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lake Travis H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Travis H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lake Travis H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Travis H S has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Travis H S a charter school?

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

Is Lake Travis H S a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
207
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 78738)
28,790
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
43.4
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 78738; 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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