Garza Independence High School

Public 10-12

 1600 Chicon
       Austin, TX  78702-1230


(512) 414-8600

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,240 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.7 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.0%
White:
39.3%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Garza Independence High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Garza Independence High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44%), White (39.3%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garza Independence High School is 5.7, which is the 4th best among 18 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Garza Independence High School employs 26 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garza Independence High School is $25,240, which is the 5th highest among 18 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garza Independence High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 568th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garza Independence High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.16 1276th 1427 10.6%
2005 58.31 682nd 1429 52.3%
2006 55.89 771st 1430 46.1%
2007 57.05 772nd 1497 48.4%
2008 71.85 334th 1510 77.9%
2009 71.38 338th 1539 78.0%
2010 61.60 696th 1568 55.6%
2011 63.13 682nd 1672 59.2%
2012 83.54 40th 1603 97.5%
2014 64.91 517th 1734 70.2%
2015 45.17 1076th 1743 38.3%
2016 63.23 586th 1762 66.7%
2017 56.68 603rd 1777 66.1%
2018 51.25 763rd 1797 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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by a parent
Friday, September 20, 2019

Open Quote amazing school that tuned my son's life around. finally a school with teacher that CARE. finally a school that meets students where they are at. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 1, 2010

Open Quote The staff at Garza will do more to support students than any other district in Central TEXAS. With a student teacher ratio of 10:1 the kids get outstanding instruction. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Garza Independence High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 69 95 5 129 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 90 80 3 155 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 122 80 4 152 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 161 68 3 141 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 161 68 3 141 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 148 56 7 134 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 137 43 5 120 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 165 40 6 92 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 160 35 1 111 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 152 39 1 119 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 151 25 1 112 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 127 30 3 101 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2011 119 21 4 105 0 0 5 0 254
2012 111 35 3 131 1 0 8 0 289
2013 88 28 5 109 0 0 12 0 242
2014 98 20 1 82 0 0 10 0 211
2015 75 14 3 90 0 0 8 0 190
2016 85 12 0 84 0 0 11 0 192
2017 87 12 0 95 0 0 11 0 205
2018 71 7 1 82 0 0 8 0 169
2019 72 7 0 74 0 0 9 0 162
2020 50 15 1 77 1 0 6 0 150
2021 72 13 2 84 0 0 12 0 183
2022 54 14 4 76 0 0 8 0 156
2023 59 13 5 66 0 0 7 0 150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garza Independence High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 298 14.0 21.3 39.9
2000 329 16.5 19.9 55.3
2001 358 16.9 21.2 51.7
2002 374 20.8 18.0 38
2003 374 20.8 18.0 38
2004 345 19.5 17.7 42
2005 305 19.6 15.6 37.7
2006 304 19.0 16.0 22
2007 309 20.3 15.2 30.7
2008 311 19.0 16.4 23.8
2009 290 22.0 13.1 26.9
2010 261 22.3 11.6 36
2011 254 21.3 11.9 31.1
2012 289 21.5 13.4 43.9
2013 242 22.9 10.5 40.5
2014 211 22.0 9.5 33.6
2015 190 25.0 7.6 41.6
2016 192 28.0 6.8 29.2
2017 205 27.0 7.5 33.7
2018 169 27.0 6.2 33.1
2019 162 27.4 5.9 31.5
2020 150 25.2 5.9 60
2021 183 23.8 7.6 43.2
2022 156 26.2 5.9 46.2
2023 150 26.0 5.7 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garza Independence High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 298 14.0 21.3 39.9
2000 329 16.5 19.9 55.3
2001 358 16.9 21.2 51.7
2002 374 20.8 18.0 38
2003 374 20.8 18.0 38
2004 345 19.5 17.7 42
2005 305 19.6 15.6 37.7
2006 304 19.0 16.0 22
2007 309 20.3 15.2 30.7
2008 311 19.0 16.4 23.8
2009 290 22.0 13.1 26.9
2010 261 22.3 11.6 36
2011 254 21.3 11.9 31.1
2012 289 21.5 13.4 43.9
2013 242 22.9 10.5 40.5
2014 211 22.0 9.5 33.6
2015 190 25.0 7.6 41.6
2016 192 28.0 6.8 29.2
2017 205 27.0 7.5 33.7
2018 169 27.0 6.2 33.1
2019 162 27.4 5.9 31.5
2020 150 25.2 5.9 60
2021 183 23.8 7.6 43.2
2022 156 26.2 5.9 46.2
2023 150 26.0 5.7 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garza Independence High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (2.8%) $26,720 (97.2%) $27,502
2020 $935 (3.2%) $28,353 (96.8%) $29,288
2021 $422 (1.7%) $24,818 (98.3%) $25,240

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garza Independence High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Garza Independence High School)2057
 37%
   End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6855
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Garza Independence High School)1058
 48%
   End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Garza Independence High School)1476
 62%
   End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Garza Independence High School)7177
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Austin Independent School District (Isd))7975
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students162150
 7.4%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic7466
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White7259
 18.1%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%45.3%
 13.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Garza Independence High School.

Students at Garza Independence High School are 44% Hispanic, 39% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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