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Best Austin Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 70 public high schools serving 52,508 students in Austin, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX are Lasa High School, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Austin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Austin, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lasa High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Austin, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Hill Country Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Walsh Tarleton Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9220
Gr: 6-9 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Westlake High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Gr: 9-12 | 2,811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12400 Mellow Meadow Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 464-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Lake Travis High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3324 Ranch Rd 620 S
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Vandegrift High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Bowie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4103 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Gr: 9-12 | 2,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-11 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Austin High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 2,296 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Anderson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Gr: 9-12 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
University Of Texas At Austin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Mcneil High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2222.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
University High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2007 University Dr
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(254) 471-4864
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Gr: 9-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3001 Grayson St
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2929.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-10 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Austin Oaks
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 W Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 444-4835
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3535.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Gr: 4-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 63%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Allan Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
American Youthworks Service Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Austin College Preparatory (Closed 2005)
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Gr: 5-6 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Brooke Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Gr: PK-5
Cross Creek (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
8402 Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Dell Children's Medical Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Gr: PK-12
Dobie Pk Center (Closed 2020)
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eastside Memorial Global Technical High School (Closed 2012)
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Gr: 9-11 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12
Idea Allan Academy (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Gr: K-2 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Gr: 6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Joslin Elementary School (Closed 2021)
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Gr: PK-5
Kenny Dorham School For The Pe (Closed 2004)
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2023)
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Gr: K-4
Kipp Austin Vista Middle Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8509 Fm 969 Bldg 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-1921
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
La Hacienda Solutions (Closed 2004)
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Learn4life-austin (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
901 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(816) 695-5575
Gr: 9-12
Mainspring Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Mccullough Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2008)
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Metz Elementary School (Closed 2024)
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Munday (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
National Elite Gymnastics (Closed 2013)
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Gr: 3-10 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12
Pease Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Gr: K-6
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX include Lasa High School, Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School. Austin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Austin?
70 public high schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?

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