AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL

AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL is a public high school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 16 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

It is important to clarify that **Austin State Hospital (ASH) is not an academic school**; it is a psychiatric inpatient facility operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Located on West 6th Street in Austin, it is one of the oldest and largest state-run psychiatric hospitals in Texas, providing specialized mental health services to adults, children, and adolescents who require intensive clinical care and stabilization.

While the facility is not a traditional school, it does provide educational support for the children and adolescents admitted to its inpatient units. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the hospital coordinates with local school districts to ensure that patients receiving long-term treatment have access to state-mandated educational curricula, tutoring, and special education services. This allows students to continue their academic progress while receiving necessary medical and psychiatric intervention in a secure, supervised environment.

For more information, contact AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL at (512) 499-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.