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Leander ISD • High School

Vandegrift High School

Serving grades 9-12 with 2,521 students.

2,521
Students
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9-12
Grades Served
99%
Graduation Rate
1196
Avg SAT Score
59%
AP Participation
84%
AP Pass Rate
86%
College Ready
25.6
Avg ACT Score

About Vandegrift High School

Vandegrift High School is a high school located in Austin, TX 78750, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Leander Independent School District. Vandegrift High School is shown with Niche A+ (as of Oct 2026).

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, allowing for personalized attention and individualized learning opportunities. Currently, 2,521 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.

Vandegrift High School has a 99% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1196.

School Details

Mascot
Vipers
Colors
Scarlet and Black
Established
2009
Principal
Charles Little

Programs & Academics

34.5% Gifted and TalentedAP Courses (59% participation)Fine ArtsSTEMDual CreditSpanishFrenchMandarin

History

Vandegrift High School opened in 2009 to serve the River Place, Steiner Ranch, and Four Points corridor - one of Austin's fastest-growing luxury areas. In just 16 years, Vandegrift has become one of the highest-performing high schools in Texas, with a 99% graduation rate, 59% AP participation, and 84% AP pass rate. The school's gifted and talented enrollment of 34.5% is the highest of any high school in the Austin metro. The band program has won multiple state championships.

Athletics

Football
Swimming (State Contender)
Track
Tennis
Golf
Basketball
Cross Country

Attendance Zone

Serves River Place, Steiner Ranch, Four Seasons, Lake Austin, and the Four Points corridor

Real Estate Impact

Vandegrift is the primary driver of home values in the River Place/Steiner Ranch corridor. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Middle Schools

Location & Contact

Vandegrift High School

9500 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78750

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Vandegrift High School rated?

Vandegrift High School is shown with Niche A+ (as of Oct 2026).

What grades does Vandegrift High School serve?

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

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

Vandegrift High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, with approximately 2,521 students enrolled.

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

Use the live Leander ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $542K, 2,298 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed October 16, 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 Vandegrift High School?

Vandegrift High School receives students from Four Points Middle School.

When was Vandegrift High School established?

Vandegrift High School was established in 2009, serving the Leander, Cedar Park, Austin community as part of Leander Independent School District.

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The Keenan Group in Vandegrift High School

River Place home sales at all price points, last 12 months: $1.05M median sale · 24 median days on market · 95.4% of list

River Place, zoned to Vandegrift High School

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