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Garza Independence H S
PublicHighGrades 10–12Alternative Education School
1600 Chicon, Austin, TX 78702 · (512) 414-8600 · Part of Austin Independent School District
Students
199
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Setting
City
Grades
10–12
What stands out about Garza Independence H S
- Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49.5%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 41.8%
Location
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1600 Chicon, Austin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 108
Grade 1194
Grade 1297
Enrollment over time
183’20
156’21
150’22
188’23
199’24
Up 8.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 42%White 39%Black 12%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.