Very Good
#2112 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Nyos Lamar Secondary
High School · Nyos Charter School · Austin, TX
A charter high school in Austin, TX serving grades 6th – 12th.
12301 N LAMAR BLVD, Austin, TX 78753
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nyos Lamar Secondary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nyos Lamar Secondary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$62,334
Median home value
$344,100
Median rent
$1,447/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
34.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| John B Connally H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,817 | Compare → |
| Valor North AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 996 | Compare → |
| Renaissance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nyos Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nyos Lamar Secondary is listed in NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nyos Lamar Secondary
Nyos Lamar Secondary is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Nyos Charter School, serving approximately 786 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,112 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nyos Lamar Secondary
What grades does Nyos Lamar Secondary serve?
Nyos Lamar Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Nyos Lamar Secondary?
Nyos Lamar Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyos Lamar Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyos Lamar Secondary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nyos Lamar Secondary rank in TX?
Nyos Lamar Secondary ranks #2,112 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nyos Lamar Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nyos Lamar Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Nyos Lamar Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nyos Lamar Secondary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nyos Lamar Secondary a charter school?
Yes, Nyos Lamar Secondary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nyos Lamar Secondary a Title I school?
No, Nyos Lamar Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nyos Lamar Secondary?
32.4% of students at Nyos Lamar Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (512) 583-6967
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78753)
- 58,449
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
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 78753; 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
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