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§ School profile · Public school

Garza Independence HS.

High school · Austin, TX · grades 10–12

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High
school level
10–12
grade span
Public school
sector
v2026.07
directory release
§ Overview

About this school.

Garza Independence HS is a public high school in Austin, Texas, serving grades 10–12. It enrolled 199 students in 2024. 47.2% of the cohort graduated in four years (2024) and 41% reached math proficiency and 38% reached reading proficiency in 2024-2025 state testing. The school performs below the state median in math (2024-2025). The pupil–teacher ratio was 8.48 to 1 (2025).

§ Directory record

What the numbers say.

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Enrollment · 2024
199 students
This school 199 District 462 TX 456 U.S. 349
Staffing · 2025
8.48 : 1

Pupil–teacher ratio. A staffing ratio, not class size.

This school 8.48 : 1 District 13.39 : 1 TX 14.52 : 1 U.S. 14.42 : 1

Academic outcomes

41%

Math proficiency

Students meeting the grade-level math standard

Source year 2024-2025

This school 41% District 36% TX 42% U.S. 43%
38%

Reading proficiency

Reading and writing proficiency

Source year 2024-2025

This school 38% District 41.5% TX 52% U.S. 49.1%
47.2%

4-year graduation rate

Cohort graduation rate

Source year 2024

This school 47.2% District 93.6% TX 96.7% U.S. 91.7%
xx

Science proficiency

Science assessment proficiency

Member-only field

Staff & support

Teaching capacity · 2025
23.48 FTE

Counts part-time teachers as fractions — about 23 teachers' worth of full-time staffing.

Reported teaching staff

Student support · 2024
3 FTE

Counselors

Nursesxx
Psychologistsxx
Social workersxx

Support-staff FTE · member-only rows

Attendance & climate

Chronic absenteeism

Share chronically absent

100%

Source year 2023

This school 100% District 28.5% TX 21.35% U.S. 26.98%

Experienced teachers

Share of teaching staff

95.5%

Source year 2025

This school 95.5% District 57.15% TX 65.6% U.S. 83.1%

Class size & programs

Class size · 2025
Grades 9–121.7
District 17.25TX 15.95U.S. 19

Average students per class, reported by the school

Programs

Reported programs

Programs the school reports offering this year

Advanced Placement 4 courses Gifted & Talented Reported
Full course catalogxx
Course-level enrollmentxx

Program flags as reported

Equity

Free/reduced-price lunch

Share of students qualifying for meal benefits

47.74%

Source year 2024

This school 47.74% District 71.88% TX 68.44% U.S. 58.23%

Counselors per 100 students

Counseling staff available per 100 students

1.51
This school 1.51 District 0.28 TX 0.23 U.S. 0.25

Source year 2024

Outcomes by economic status xx Outcomes by student group xx Staffing & funding detail xx

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This school performs below the state median in math (2024-2025). This school performs below the state median in reading (2024-2025). We publish peer-relative facts only — no ratings, no rankings.

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§ FAQ

Questions about Garza Independence HS.

What grades does Garza Independence HS serve?

Garza Independence HS is a high school serving grades 10–12.

Where is Garza Independence HS located?

Garza Independence HS is in Austin, Texas. Its reported address is 1600 CHICON.

How many students attend Garza Independence HS?

199 students were enrolled in 2024.

How big are classes at Garza Independence HS?

The pupil–teacher ratio was 8.48 to 1. That is a staffing ratio, not the same as class size — see the class-size chart on this page.

What is the graduation rate at Garza Independence HS?

47.2% of the cohort graduated in four years (2024).

How do students score at Garza Independence HS?

41% reached math proficiency and 38% reached reading proficiency in 2024-2025 state testing.

How does Garza Independence HS compare to other Texas schools?

This school performs below the state median in mathematics (2024-2025).

What programs does Garza Independence HS offer?

The school reports: Advanced Placement (4 courses), gifted program. Full course-level detail is a member extra.

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K12 Atlas · directory record · v2026.07

GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S

Alternative School · Austin, TX · Title I School

NCES school ID
District
NCES district ID
4808940
Directory status
Listed · 2024 release
Grades offered
10, 11, 12
Charter
No
Reported address1600 CHICON, Austin, TX, 78702-1230

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