Top 10 Best Austin Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 49,856 students in Austin, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX are Lasa High School, Westlake High School and Chaparral Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Austin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Austin, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lasa High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Austin, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 2,825 students
Rank: #33.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Grades: K-12
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Vandegrift High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12400 Mellow Meadow Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 464-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,820 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4103 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Grades: 9-12
| 2,782 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Grades: PK-12
| 896 students
Rank: #88.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Grades: K-10
| 824 students
Rank: #99.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Travis High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3324 Ranch Rd 620 S
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,701 students
Rank: #1111.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #1212.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 646-4170
Grades: K-12
| 753 students
Rank: #1313.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Grades: 6-12
| 747 students
Rank: #1414.
Anderson High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Grades: 9-12
| 2,210 students
Rank: #1515.
The Refuge
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Austin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #1717.
Mcneil High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5720 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,515 students
Rank: #1818.
University Of Texas At Austin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #1919.
Nyos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #2020.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #2121.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 761 students
Rank: #2222.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Munday
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Trinity Charter Schools - Angleton Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1380 Jimmy Phillips
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 3-9
| 8 students
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Trinity Charter Schools-fort Worth Campus-e Semina
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Rank: #2929.
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3030.
International High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7104 Berkman Dr
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-6817
Grades: 9-10
| 305 students
Rank: #3131.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-9
| 264 students
Rank: #3232.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 475 students
Rank: #3333.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 698 students
Rank: #3434.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 3-12
| 127 students
Rank: #3535.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: PK
| 44 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
216 East 4th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
American Youthworks Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Austin Can Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2406 Rosewood
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 477-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
2410 E Riverside, Ste G
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-1333
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
3100 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2043
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 324-0000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1200 Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-9010
Grades: PK
| 217 students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 744-1900
Grades: 8-12
| 66 students
Excel Center Lockhart (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
The George Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7694
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
George M Kozmetsky School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 997-8872
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2304
Grades: K-2
| 334 students
4900 Gonzales
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-6120
Grades: 6
| 215 students
4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2094
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 926-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8509 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2168
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
10435 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 232-1872
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
1100 W Live Oak St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-1700
Grades: PK
| 25 students
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 977-9200
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Meridell (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 7667
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-7695
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
84 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Miracle Farm High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
10802 Fm 2621
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-5652
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
7632 Hwy 71 West
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 288-9722
Grades: 3-10
| 9 students
The Oaks Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1407 Stassney Ln
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 751-4534
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
1106 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 414-4428
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
1835 A Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0965
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
2608 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-9400
Grades: PK
| 304 students
1611 Headway Cir Bldg 3
Austin, TX 78714
(512) 282-7161
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Austin, TX include Lasa High School, Westlake High School and Chaparral Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Austin?
68 public high schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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