HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 582 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN, located on East St. Elmo Road, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in the Austin area. As part of the wider Harmony Public Schools system, the campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school aims to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory environment that blends innovative teaching methods with character development, preparing students for success in higher education and their future careers.
The school is known for its relatively small, supportive community atmosphere that encourages close collaboration between faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and offering various extracurricular opportunities—such as robotics, academic clubs, and competitive sports—the school strives to foster both critical thinking skills and personal growth. Its mission centers on creating a transformative educational experience that helps students reach their full potential within a diverse and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN at (512) 693-0000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
http://www.hseaustin.org
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 582 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS
- Total Students:
- 582
- Teachers:
- 47.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 582 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - AUSTIN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.8%
- White
- 13.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.