Gonzalo Garza Independence High School is an alternative high school in the Austin Independent School District and is located at 1600 Chicon Street in Austin, Texas.
Serving 199 students in grades 10-12, Garza Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garza Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garza Independence High School's student population of 199 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Garza Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garza Independence High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7349 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
39%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garza Independence High School's ranking?
Garza Independence High School is ranked #7349 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garza Independence High School often compared to?
Garza Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccallum High School, Bowie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garza Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Garza Independence High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garza Independence High School?
199 students attend Garza Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Garza Independence High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garza Independence High School?
Garza Independence High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garza Independence High School offer ?
Garza Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Garza Independence High School part of?
Garza Independence High School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Garza Independence High School located?
Garza Independence High School is located in the Central East Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Central East Austin.
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