HARMONY SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & COMM-AUSTIN
HARMONY SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & COMM-AUSTIN is a public charter high school that is part of the HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 407 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 40 teachers, HARMONY SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & COMM-AUSTIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Political Science & Communication (HSPSC) in Austin is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in grades 6–12. As part of the Harmony Public Schools system, it emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a specialized focus on social sciences, civic engagement, and effective communication. The school is designed to cultivate informed and active citizens by integrating traditional academic subjects with projects that encourage critical thinking, public speaking, and community involvement.
In addition to its unique focus on political science and communication, the school maintains the high academic standards common to the Harmony network, which includes a strong emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). HSPSC provides a structured, supportive environment where students are prepared for higher education through small class sizes and personalized instruction. By bridging technical academic knowledge with real-world applications in leadership and policy, the school aims to produce graduates who are not only college-ready but also equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the broader democratic process.
For more information, contact HARMONY SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & COMM-AUSTIN at (512) 284-9880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
http://www.hspaustin.org
HARMONY SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & COMM-AUSTIN is a public Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 407 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:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 40.06
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 407 students
- Asian
- 30.0%
- White
- 29.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.