AUSTIN H S

www.houstonisd.org

1,448 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stephen F. Austin High School, located at 1700 Dumble Street in Houston, Texas, is a historic institution serving the East End community as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its long-standing presence in the area, the school offers a comprehensive secondary education program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It functions as a pillar of its neighborhood, emphasizing both academic development and community engagement within the broader HISD framework.

As a member of the state’s largest school district, Austin High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs aimed at fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school aims to support its diverse student body through resources typical of a large urban public school, including core curriculum instruction, elective courses, and support services. For the most current information regarding enrollment, specific academic tracks, or campus news, families and stakeholders can visit the official Houston ISD website provided.

1,448

Total Students

89.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1,340
Black	84
Asian	2
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,340 (92.5 %)
Black
84 (5.8 %)
White
15 (1.0 %)
Two or More
6 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)924-1600
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 271

Grade 12 321

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AUSTIN H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	470
Grade 10	386
Grade 11	271
Grade 12	321

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AUSTIN H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	652	45%
Male	796	55%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)