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Vandegrift High School

Serving grades 9-12 with 2,521 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

9/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
A
TEA Rating
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. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Vandegrift High School is shown with 9/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

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.

As of the 2025-2026 school year, 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

Student Demographics

White58%
Hispanic16%
Asian15%
Black3%
Other8%
Economically Disadvantaged8%

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

Four Points Middle School

Location & Contact

Vandegrift High School

9500 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Vandegrift High School?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Vandegrift High School has a GreatSchools rating of 9 out of 10, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin area.

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 $625K, 684 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 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.

Homes in Vandegrift Zone

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$839K median

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About Leander ISD

District Rating7/10
Total Schools45
Total Students42,000
Graduation Rate98%
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