For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 285 students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Central East Austin is Garza Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garza Independence High School, with 40-44% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garza Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-8600
Gr: 10-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1400 E Mlk Industrial Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin, TX include Garza Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin?
the neighborhood of Central East Austin, Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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