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Austin ISD • High School

Austin High School

Serving grades 9-12 with 2,296 students.

2,296
Students
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9-12
Grades Served
94%
Graduation Rate
1107
Avg SAT Score
45%
AP Participation
75%
AP Pass Rate

About Austin High School

Austin High School serves grades 9-12 in Austin Independent School District, at Austin, TX 78703. Rating shown here: Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

Currently, the student-teacher ratio is 18:1, with 2,296 students enrolled in grades 9-12.

Austin High School reports a 94% graduation rate, above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students post an average SAT score of 1107.

School Details

Mascot
Maroons
Colors
Maroon and White
Established
1881
Motto
Loyal Forever
Principal
TBD

Programs & Academics

Academy for Classical StudiesAcademy for Design & TechnologyAcademy for Global StudiesAcademy for Science & InnovationSpanishFrenchLatinAmerican Sign LanguageAP Courses

History

Stephen F. Austin High School is the oldest continuously operating public high school in Texas, founded in 1881. The current campus on W Cesar Chavez Street was dedicated in 1975 and sits on the shore of Lady Bird Lake, with downtown across the water. The school offers four academies: Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies, and Science & Innovation.

Notable Alumni

J
Janis Joplin
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter
W
Wes Anderson
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker

Attendance Zone

Serves Tarrytown, Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, Clarksville, Bryker Woods, Zilker, Barton Hills, and portions of South Austin

Real Estate Impact

Austin High's attendance zone includes some of Austin's most established central neighborhoods, from Tarrytown and Pemberton Heights to Old Enfield and Clarksville. The lakeside campus, next to the hike-and-bike trail, is part of the school's appeal. Prices move, so before making an offer check the current MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the neighborhood or ZIP guide.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Middle Schools

Location & Contact

Austin High School

1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Austin High School rated?

Austin High School is shown with Niche A- (as of Oct 2026).

What grades does Austin High School serve?

Austin High School serves students in grades 9-12 (9th through 12th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin High School?

Austin High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, with approximately 2,296 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Austin High School attendance zone?

Use the live Austin ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $590K, 5,055 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed October 15, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What are the feeder schools for Austin High School?

Austin High School receives students from O. Henry Middle School.

When was Austin High School established?

Austin High School was established in 1881, serving the Austin community as part of Austin Independent School District.

Buying in the Austin Zone

Keenan Group verifies the school assignment for every address before our clients make an offer, and we'll walk you through recent Austin sales in the Austin ISD neighborhoods you're weighing.

Written by the Keenan Group - Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, Austin's #1 real estate team (Austin Board of Realtors 2024). 25+ years, 1,000+ transactions, $1B+ career sales.

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The Keenan Group in Austin High School

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$765/sqft

Clarksville luxury homes ($2M-$10M) · indicative

Clarksville home sales at all price points, last 12 months

Median sale
$1.47M
Median days on market
49
Sale-to-list
93%

Indicative sample

Clarksville, zoned to Austin High School

Source: Keenan Group at Compass · Updated October 2026

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