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#7725 of 8,552 schools in TX

Travis Early College H S

High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1211 E OLTORF ST, Austin, TX 78704

  • Math 5% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-38.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.3 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism81.7%

Students at Travis Early College H S score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency5%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 32 points since 2019, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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

80.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Travis Early College 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$97,160

Median home value

$862,000

Median rent

$1,755/mo

College educated

70.4%

Homeownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Graduation Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.39–120.0 mi49Compare →
Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–110.7 mi14Compare →
Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–110.7 mi2Compare →
Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–110.7 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#87 of 118
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Travis Early College H S is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Travis Early College H S

Travis Early College H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 1,157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,725 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Travis Early College H S

What grades does Travis Early College H S serve?

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

How many students attend Travis Early College H S?

Travis Early College H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,157 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Travis Early College H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Travis Early College H S rank in TX?

Travis Early College H S ranks #7,725 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Travis Early College H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Travis Early College H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Travis Early College H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Travis Early College H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Travis Early College H S a charter school?

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

Is Travis Early College H S a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Travis Early College H S?

80.3% of students at Travis Early College 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
1,157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 78704)
50,479
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
34.2
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 78704; 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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