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University of Texas at Austin H S
High School · University of Texas at Austin H S · Austin, TX
A high school in Austin, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
P O BOX 7700, Austin, TX 78713
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at University of Texas at Austin H S score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 67% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University of Texas at Austin H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
University of Texas at Austin H S
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $4,492NCES 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.
University of Texas at Austin H S is listed in UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University of Texas at Austin H S
University of Texas at Austin H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of University of Texas at Austin H S, serving approximately 788 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,225 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University of Texas at Austin H S
What grades does University of Texas at Austin H S serve?
University of Texas at Austin H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University of Texas at Austin H S?
University of Texas at Austin H S has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Texas at Austin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Texas at Austin H S is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University of Texas at Austin H S rank in TX?
University of Texas at Austin H S ranks #8,225 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is University of Texas at Austin H S's MySchoolScout rating?
University of Texas at Austin H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 University of Texas at Austin H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University of Texas at Austin H S has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is University of Texas at Austin H S a charter school?
No, University of Texas at Austin H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University of Texas at Austin H S a Title I school?
No, University of Texas at Austin H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University of Texas at Austin H S?
18.9% of students at University of Texas at 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 232-3503
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.
- 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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