Austin High School
Serving grades 9-12 with 2,296 students.
About Austin High School
Austin High School is a high school located in Austin, TX 78703, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Austin Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Austin High School is shown with 7/10 GreatSchools, Niche A, placing it among the solid schools in the Austin metropolitan area.
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 2,296 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.
As of the 2025-2026 school year, Austin High School has a 94% graduation rate, above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1107.
School Details
Programs & Academics
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 along the shores of Lady Bird Lake, giving students one of the most scenic campuses in the state. The school offers four academies: Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies, and Science & Innovation. Austin High has earned multiple GreatSchools College Success Awards.
Notable Alumni
Student Demographics
Attendance Zone
Serves Tarrytown, Old Enfield, Pemberton Heights, Clarksville, Bryker Woods, Zilker, Barton Hills, and portions of South Austin
Real Estate Impact
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Location & Contact
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