Garza Independence High School
School Overview
Garza Independence High School is a public Alternative school located in Austin, Texas. It is a school in Austin Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, more than 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 50% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 169 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 6 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 169 students are attending Garza Independence High School. By gender, there are 73 and 96 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Garza Independence High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 6 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Garza Independence High School and the students to teacher ratio is 6 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 6 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 11.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 56 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 300,344 Households |
| Population | 717,301 |
| Male | 374,458 |
| Female | 363,202 |
| Child Population | 171,123 |
| Total Housing Units | 328,516 Units |
| Average House Value | $349,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,277 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $70,044 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.66% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Garza Independence High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 28 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 13 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Garza Independence High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 13 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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