Summary:
Austin Achieve High School is the sole high school within the Austin Achieve Public Schools district, serving 581 students in grades 9-12 in Austin, Texas. The school serves a high-needs population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.
The school presents a notable paradox: while it boasts a strong 92% graduation rate and a low 1% dropout rate, its academic proficiency on state tests is significantly below state averages. The most critical area of concern is Algebra I, where only 7.14% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 54.03%—a gap of nearly 47 percentage points. This is a persistent issue, as the proficiency rate was similarly low at 6.67% the previous year. In contrast, the school shows relative strength in English II Reading, with 52.91% proficiency (just 6.97 points below the state), and Biology, where 57.42% of students are proficient. However, U.S. History proficiency dropped sharply from 62.83% to 51.67% year-over-year, while Biology saw a significant improvement from 44.53% to 57.42%.
Overall, Austin Achieve High School ranks in the 26th percentile among Texas high schools (1,484 out of 2,009), and its district ranks in the 13th percentile statewide. The school spends $10,930 per student. For parents, the key takeaway is that the school excels at keeping students on track to graduate, but faces deep, systemic challenges in math proficiency. The high graduation rate suggests effective support systems, but the low test scores—especially in Algebra I—indicate that many students may not be mastering foundational academic skills. The school’s performance in English and Biology offers some bright spots, but overall academic achievement remains a significant concern that warrants close attention.
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