O HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

O HENRY MIDDLE is a public middle school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 862 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, O HENRY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

O. Henry Middle School, located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Named after the famous American short-story writer William Sydney Porter—who lived in Austin and used the pen name O. Henry—the school is known for its strong academic reputation and its status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This framework emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, O. Henry is highly regarded for its diverse extracurricular offerings, including a robust fine arts department, competitive athletics, and a variety of student-led clubs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent and neighborhood community, which contributes to a supportive campus culture. Situated in a historic part of Austin, O. Henry serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, balancing a traditional middle school experience with a forward-thinking, globally-minded approach to education.

For more information, contact O HENRY MIDDLE at (512) 414-3229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.