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#3240 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Stephen F Austin H S

High School · Fort Bend ISD · Sugar Land, TX

A Fort Bend ISD high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3434 PHEASANT CREEK DR, Sugar Land, TX 77498

  • Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation29.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$10,520
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Stephen F Austin H S score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

39.5%

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 Stephen F 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. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,463/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sugar Land), 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

$98,394

Median home value

$281,600

Median rent

$1,831/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77498; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·43 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
Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.7 mi96Compare →
Kempner H SEnrollment path unverified5.79–121.9 mi1,896Compare →
William B Travis H SEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.5 mi3,142Compare →
M R Wood Center for LearningEnrollment path unverified5.76–122.7 mi122Compare →

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.

Fort Bend ISD

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#34 of 78
District spending per student
$10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stephen F Austin H S is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stephen F Austin H S

Stephen F Austin H S is a public high school in Sugar Land, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 2,557 students in grades 8th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,240 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stephen F Austin H S

What grades does Stephen F Austin H S serve?

Stephen F Austin H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Stephen F Austin H S?

Stephen F Austin H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,557 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin H S is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stephen F Austin H S rank in TX?

Stephen F Austin H S ranks #3,240 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Stephen F Austin H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Stephen F Austin H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Stephen F Austin H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephen F Austin H S has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stephen F Austin H S a charter school?

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

Is Stephen F Austin H S a Title I school?

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

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

39.5% of students at Stephen F 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,557
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
134
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 77498)
53,092
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 77498; 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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