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

Student/teacher ratio: 5.7

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.0%

White:

39.3%

African American:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garza Independence High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.25. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44%), White (39.3%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garza Independence High School is 5.7, which is the 3^rd best among 16 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Garza Independence High School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garza Independence High School is $25,240, which is the 4^th highest among 16 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) 554^th 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
2004	20.16	1276^th	1427	10.6%
2005	58.31	682^nd	1429	52.3%
2006	55.89	771^st	1430	46.1%
2007	57.05	772^nd	1497	48.4%
2008	71.85	334^th	1510	77.9%
2009	71.38	338^th	1539	78.0%
2010	61.60	696^th	1568	55.6%
2011	63.13	682^nd	1672	59.2%
2012	83.54	40^th	1603	97.5%
2014	64.91	517^th	1734	70.2%
2015	45.17	1076^th	1743	38.3%
2016	63.23	586^th	1762	66.7%
2017	56.68	603^rd	1777	66.1%
2018	51.25	763^rd	1797	57.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 20, 2019

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

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	Total
1999	69	95	5	129	0	n/a	n/a	298
2000	90	80	3	155	1	n/a	n/a	329
2001	122	80	4	152	0	n/a	n/a	358
2002	161	68	3	141	1	n/a	n/a	374
2003	161	68	3	141	1	n/a	n/a	374
2004	148	56	7	134	0	n/a	n/a	345
2005	137	43	5	120	0	n/a	n/a	305
2006	165	40	6	92	1	n/a	n/a	304
2007	160	35	1	111	2	n/a	n/a	309
2008	152	39	1	119	0	n/a	n/a	311
2009	151	25	1	112	1	n/a	n/a	290
2010	127	30	3	101	0	n/a	n/a	261
2011	119	21	4	105	0	0	5	254
2012	111	35	3	131	1	0	8	289
2013	88	28	5	109	0	0	12	242
2014	98	20	1	82	0	0	10	211
2015	75	14	3	90	0	0	8	190
2016	85	12	0	84	0	0	11	192
2017	87	12	0	95	0	0	11	205
2018	71	7	1	82	0	0	8	169
2019	72	7	0	74	0	0	9	162
2020	50	15	1	77	1	0	6	150
2021	72	13	2	84	0	0	12	183
2022	54	14	4	76	0	0	8	156
2023	59	13	5	66	0	0	7	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Garza Independence High School)	20	57	37%
End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	68	55	13%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Garza Independence High School)	10	58	48%
End of Course English I Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	53	55	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Garza Independence High School)	14	76	62%
End of Course English II Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	56	56
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Garza Independence High School)	71	77	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Austin Independent School District (Isd))	79	75	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	150	7.4%
African American	7	13	85.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	74	66	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	72	59	18.1%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	45.3%	13.9%

Schools Near Garza Independence High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garza Independence High School	Public	10-12	1600 Chicon	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-8600	150	26	5.7	45.3%	59 (39.3%)	13 (8.7%)	66 (44.0%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)								(n/a)	0.0		0.0	40.0	68.9							$25,240	$422	$24,818
University Of Texas At Austin High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	2901 N Ih 35	Austin	78722	Travis County	University Of Texas At Austin High School	No	No	Yes	No	(512) 232-3503	823	24	34.5	15.1%	388 (47.1%)	71 (8.6%)	251 (30.5%)	51 (6.2%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (6.6%)	72.5	368^th of 1987 public high schools	81.5%		78.4	242^nd of 1961 public high schools	87.7%	126	27.7	66.7	79.2	79.4	83.6
Texans Can Academy - Austin	Public, Charter	9-12	2406 Rosewood Ave	Austin	78702	Travis County	Texans Can Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 477-4226	265	14	18.6	85.7%	10 (3.8%)	33 (12.5%)	217 (81.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3.2	1925^th of 1987 public high schools	3.1%		3.2	1899^th of 1961 public high schools	3.2%	26	7.7	8.0	4.5	10.1	20.4							$13,726	$2,884	$10,841
Eastside Early College High School	Public	9-12	900 Thompson St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-5810	699	35	19.9	81.0%	17 (2.4%)	108 (15.5%)	563 (80.5%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	9	1808^th of 1987 public high schools	9.0%		8.9	1770^th of 1961 public high schools	9.7%	38	4.4	22.5	19.9	22.2	46.8							$16,318	$1,377	$14,942
The University Of Texas At Austin International H	Public	9-12	1616 Guadalupe Ste 0134	Austin	78701	Travis County	University Of Texas At Austin High School	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 232-5000																			(n/a)		90.0		77.8	96.8
Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	4900 Gonzales St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	114	10	11.4	78.1%	13 (11.4%)	20 (17.5%)	78 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)												$669,783	$7,003	$662,779
Austin St Hospital	Public	6-12	1111 W 6th St	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 499-1700	11	6	1.8	27.3%	5 (45.5%)	2 (18.2%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)												$50,926	$289	$50,637
Lasa High School	Public	9-12	1012 Arthur Stiles Rd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2589	1,432	80	17.8	13.6%	617 (43.1%)	38 (2.7%)	312 (21.8%)	349 (24.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (8.0%)	95.8	6^th of 1987 public high schools	99.7%		95.3	6^th of 1961 public high schools	99.7%		80.5	100.0	99.3	99.3	99.7							$9,936	$311	$9,625
Austin High School	Public	9-12	1715 W Cesar Chavez	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2505	2,317	115	20.0	24.5%	1,246 (53.8%)	66 (2.8%)	824 (35.6%)	57 (2.5%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	115 (5.0%)	74.3	326^th of 1987 public high schools	83.6%		74.5	314^th of 1961 public high schools	84.0%	12	31.1	76.2	77.0	80.4	85.8							$9,725	$417	$9,308
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk	Public, Charter	7-12	5800 E Martin Luther King Jr	Austin	78721	Travis County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 287-5050	226	17	13.3	98.2%	5 (2.2%)	18 (8.0%)	201 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	21.7	1587^th of 1987 public high schools	20.1%		31.2	1365^th of 1961 public high schools	30.4%	222	29.0	20.0	24.4	47.2	59.4	14.3	21.2	4.8	0.0	9.1	3.0	$12,270	$1,429	$10,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Garza Independence High School

How many students attend Garza Independence High School?

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

What district is Garza Independence High School in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of 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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