AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
AUSTIN H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,381 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 93 teachers, AUSTIN H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Austin High School, located in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a longstanding institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Known for its rich heritage and deep roots in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular development in the region. Its location on Memphis Avenue places it in a traditional neighborhood setting, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and pride among its diverse student body.
Academically, Austin High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes student success through a variety of programs, including advanced coursework, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities such as athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. By maintaining a focus on both tradition and modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to achieve their personal and professional goals.
For more information, contact AUSTIN H S at (915) 587-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79930-5399
(915) 587-2500
http://austin.episd.org
AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,381 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,381
- Teachers:
- 93.85
- 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 1,381 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.8%
- White
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.