Akins High School

Summary:

Akins High School is a public high school in Austin, Texas, serving 2,613 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Akins High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is significantly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 57% compared to 40% to 71% for the district and 45% to 69% for the state. The school's graduation rate of 92-94% is slightly lower than the district and state averages, and its dropout rate has increased from 0.6% to 1.9% in recent years. Akins High School's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White and Asian students generally outperforming their Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged peers.

Compared to nearby schools, Richards School For Young Women Leaders and Bowie High School significantly outperform Akins High School on academic measures, while several local charter schools, such as Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin and KIPP Austin Brave, perform similarly or slightly better but still struggle to meet state and district averages. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the Austin area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10701 S 1st St
       Austin, TX  78748


(512) 841-9900

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1451st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,934 Help


Feeder schools for Akins High School:

Elementary:    Blazier Elementary
    Casey Elementary
    Kocurek Elementary
    Langford Elementary
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Middle:    Paredes Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  2,613

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.4%
White:
11.3%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details Akins High School ranks worse than 73% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Akins High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (78.4%), White (11.3%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akins High School is 17.9. 11 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akins High School is $9,934. 15 high schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Akins High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Akins High School 1451st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Akins High School in the ranking list.)

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Akins High School

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Rank History for all students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.91 1151st 1427 19.3%
2005 40.48 1046th 1429 26.8%
2006 30.67 1155th 1430 19.2%
2007 33.30 1183rd 1497 21.0%
2008 38.72 1136th 1510 24.8%
2009 43.99 1112th 1539 27.7%
2010 45.27 1140th 1568 27.3%
2011 44.93 1209th 1672 27.7%
2012 39.98 1098th 1603 31.5%
2013 52.87 798th 1652 51.7%
2014 56.90 738th 1734 57.4%
2015 53.84 867th 1743 50.3%
2016 59.69 689th 1762 60.9%
2017 38.28 1051st 1777 40.9%
2018 41.46 1010th 1797 43.8%
2019 40.21 1116th 1857 39.9%
2021 28.89 1347th 1861 27.6%
2022 30.21 1339th 1876 28.6%
2023 29.45 1399th 1961 28.7%
2024 27.82 1451st 1987 27.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.27 386th 582 33.7%
2019 52.60 253rd 604 58.1%
2021 65.41 150th 588 74.5%
2022 12.95 609th 664 8.3%
2023 16.35 595th 677 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 389th 1113 65.0%
2019 47.52 429th 1136 62.2%
2021 36.12 732nd 1195 38.7%
2022 43.54 546th 1278 57.3%
2023 37.62 730th 1371 46.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.44 543rd 1347 59.7%
2019 46.16 613th 1357 54.8%
2021 45.87 618th 1382 55.3%
2022 40.13 769th 1418 45.8%
2023 53.72 509th 1478 65.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 1053rd 1794 41.3%
2019 39.87 1105th 1818 39.2%
2021 24.46 1466th 1848 20.7%
2022 30.00 1335th 1847 27.7%
2023 29.65 1378th 1897 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 1088th 1781 38.9%
2019 40.14 1143rd 1798 36.4%
2021 24.07 1421st 1815 21.7%
2022 26.51 1396th 1841 24.2%
2023 28.22 1366th 1891 27.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.03 970th 1137 14.7%
2019 48.66 794th 1145 30.7%
2021 13.71 1078th 1177 8.4%
2022 30.99 978th 1172 16.6%
2023 26.94 1012th 1182 14.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 869th 1784 51.3%
2019 42.28 965th 1810 46.7%
2021 27.11 1389th 1829 24.1%
2022 34.04 1193rd 1837 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 1082nd 1803 40.0%
2019 37.33 1143rd 1824 37.3%
2021 30.65 1281st 1840 30.4%
2022 31.45 1266th 1853 31.7%
2023 27.85 1383rd 1913 27.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.86 327th 486 32.7%
2019 45.04 311th 487 36.1%
2021 33.30 366th 488 25.0%
2022 22.31 426th 507 16.0%
2023 39.71 374th 525 28.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 556th 1013 45.1%
2019 38.76 582nd 1024 43.2%
2021 28.55 722nd 1020 29.2%
2022 23.40 803rd 1031 22.1%
2023 32.74 682nd 1069 36.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 916th 1691 45.8%
2019 40.74 1018th 1714 40.6%
2021 26.21 1323rd 1743 24.1%
2022 31.53 1217th 1762 30.9%
2023 28.98 1326th 1820 27.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Akins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.11 571st 1539 62.9%
2019 48.48 781st 1526 48.8%
2021 49.58 752nd 1510 50.2%
2022 51.75 653rd 1525 57.2%
2023 52.78 701st 1576 55.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, October 18, 2010

Open Quote I have taught at 7 schools in my career and none had the dedicated teachers that I have found at Akins High School. There is a lot of turn over each year because the student population is so challenging, but there is a core of teachers who catch up the new arrivals to the Akins way of reaching every kid. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Akins High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 319 151 16 572 5 n/a n/a 0 1063
2002 544 256 43 1190 9 n/a n/a 0 2042
2003 544 256 43 1190 9 n/a n/a 0 2042
2004 505 268 46 1325 9 n/a n/a 0 2153
2005 508 282 43 1388 13 n/a n/a 0 2234
2006 478 291 56 1521 7 n/a n/a 0 2353
2007 454 286 63 1535 5 n/a n/a 0 2343
2008 463 286 60 1655 5 n/a n/a 0 2469
2009 441 296 58 1809 4 n/a n/a 0 2608
2010 406 304 60 1898 8 n/a n/a 0 2676
2011 333 243 52 1993 11 3 30 0 2665
2012 325 212 54 2026 9 3 39 0 2668
2013 291 191 53 1999 5 5 39 0 2583
2014 273 188 68 1979 9 5 43 0 2565
2015 277 193 72 2069 2 4 50 0 2667
2016 285 222 76 2084 2 3 41 0 2713
2017 259 198 77 2094 1 1 50 0 2680
2018 303 193 71 2137 2 5 54 0 2765
2019 324 192 71 2153 2 5 55 0 2802
2020 320 157 64 2138 4 3 66 0 2752
2021 346 166 56 2167 7 2 66 0 2810
2022 314 138 57 2061 7 3 60 0 2640
2023 296 142 51 2049 7 6 62 0 2613

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 Akins High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1063 59.3 17.9 33
2002 2042 116.6 17.5 39.3
2003 2042 116.6 17.5 39.3
2004 2153 131.2 16.4 48.3
2005 2234 143.6 15.6 40.8
2006 2353 147.8 15.9 42.5
2007 2343 148.6 15.8 56.3
2008 2469 146.3 16.9 54.1
2009 2608 162.0 16.1 61.9
2010 2676 169.6 15.7 62.1
2011 2665 177.2 15.0 67.9
2012 2668 165.2 16.1 71.9
2013 2583 161.8 15.9 70.6
2014 2565 162.7 15.7 69.4
2015 2667 156.0 17.0 69.3
2016 2713 163.0 16.6 66.3
2017 2680 168.4 15.9 62.4
2018 2765 164.4 16.8 61.2
2019 2802 167.0 16.7 62.1
2020 2752 165.9 16.5 61.2
2021 2810 162.1 17.3 54.9
2022 2640 163.1 16.1 60.1
2023 2613 145.3 17.9 61

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 Akins High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1063 59.3 17.9 33
2002 2042 116.6 17.5 39.3
2003 2042 116.6 17.5 39.3
2004 2153 131.2 16.4 48.3
2005 2234 143.6 15.6 40.8
2006 2353 147.8 15.9 42.5
2007 2343 148.6 15.8 56.3
2008 2469 146.3 16.9 54.1
2009 2608 162.0 16.1 61.9
2010 2676 169.6 15.7 62.1
2011 2665 177.2 15.0 67.9
2012 2668 165.2 16.1 71.9
2013 2583 161.8 15.9 70.6
2014 2565 162.7 15.7 69.4
2015 2667 156.0 17.0 69.3
2016 2713 163.0 16.6 66.3
2017 2680 168.4 15.9 62.4
2018 2765 164.4 16.8 61.2
2019 2802 167.0 16.7 62.1
2020 2752 165.9 16.5 61.2
2021 2810 162.1 17.3 54.9
2022 2640 163.1 16.1 60.1
2023 2613 145.3 17.9 61

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Akins High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $945 (9.9%) $8,579 (90.1%) $9,525
2020 $1,040 (10.7%) $8,720 (89.3%) $9,761
2021 $575 (5.8%) $9,359 (94.2%) $9,934

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Akins High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1116th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1399th of 1961 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Akins High School)4020
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Akins High School)5737
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6855
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Akins High School)2548
 23%
   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 (Akins High School)4644
 2%
   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 (Akins High School)7765
 12%
   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 Students28022613
 6.7%
African American192142
 26%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian7151
 28.2%
Hispanic21532049
 4.8%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White324296
 8.6%
Two or More Races5562
 12.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%61%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Akins High School

Akins High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blazier Elementary
Elementary : Casey Elementary
Elementary : Kocurek Elementary
Elementary : Langford Elementary
Elementary : Menchaca Elementary
Elementary : Palm Elementary
Elementary : Perez Elementary
Elementary : Widen Elementary
Middle : Paredes Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,613 students attended Akins High School.

Students at Akins High School are 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Akins High School ranks 1451st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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