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Best Austin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 72 public high schools serving 52,329 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 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Austin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Westlake High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4100 Westbank Dr
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9280
Gr: 9-12 | 2,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-2672
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12400 Mellow Meadow Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 464-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Lake Travis High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3324 Ranch Rd 620 S
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Vandegrift High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Bowie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4103 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Gr: 9-12 | 2,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Valor North Austin
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 646-4168
Gr: K-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Harmony School Of Endeavor Austin
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13415 Fm 620 N
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 284-9880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 1,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Valor South Austin
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11720 S Mopac Expy
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 646-4170
Gr: K-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 822-4800
Gr: 6-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Austin High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Trinity Charter Schools - Tomball Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27708 Tomball Pkwy
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #1616.
Anderson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Gr: 9-12 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12301 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 583-6967
Gr: 6-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
University Of Texas At Austin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 N Ih-35
Austin, TX 78713
(512) 232-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
Mcneil High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Trinity Charter Schools - Fort Worth Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2461 E Seminary Dr
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 706-7566
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #2222.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 S Austin Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 414-2896
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 646-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Gr: 6-11 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Cedars Academy Next Generation H S At Highland
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 956-4406
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
The Excel Center (For Adults)
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: 3-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Graduation Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 E Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Akins Early College High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10701 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-9900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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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. Austin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Austin?
72 public high schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Austin are often viewed compared to one another?

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