About Us
Austin ISD educates more than 74,000 students and embraces 125 diverse school communities in one of the fastest-growing metroplexes in the country. In partnership with our families and our community, AISD's mission is to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high-quality, challenging and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society. We partner with world-class universities, innovative businesses, nonprofit organizations and engaged community leaders to prepare our students for college, career and life.
Austin ISD District Profile
Est. 1881
Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas.
125 Schools
Austin ISD consists of elementary, middle, high, early college, academy, magnet, alternative and community schools.
74,988
Students
5,488
Classroom Teachers
1,551
Administrators &
Professional Staff
4,136
Bus Drivers, Custodians, Food Service Staff & Educational Aides
We believe in equity, mutual support and collective responsibility. We also provide choice in educational decisions, which empowers advocacy in students and families to control their school experience.
Our Students
AISD has a diverse student community. It includes children from all economic levels and backgrounds, and supports more than 90 languages, with 11 languages other than English taught in our schools, including Chinese, Japanese and American Sign Language.
Ethnicity/ Race
- Hispanic: 55.0%
- White: 30.1%
- African American: 6.6%
- Other: 8.3%
Inclusive Populations
- English Learner: 28.3%
- Economically Disadvantaged: 48.8%
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Special Education: 13.3%
92.3%
Graduation Rate
1043
Composite SAT/ACT scores
Austin ISD SAT scores exceeded the state average; ACT scores exceeded both state and national averages.
I hope all my students leave my class with a pride in who they are becoming, confidence in who they are becoming and hope for what they can be.
Our Programs
Austin ISD offers a variety of robust educational opportunities at every level to meet each student’s unique learning interests. The listings below offer a way to learn more about a few of our programs:
- Career Launch
- Creative Learning Initiative
- Digital Media
- Dual Language
- Early College High School Program
- Early College Prep Middle Schools
- Fine Arts Academies
- International Baccalaureate/Middle Years Program
- Magnet Programs
- MicroSociety
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Single-Gender Campuses
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
- World Languages
I believe that education is a partnership between the teacher, administration, student community and family, and works best when all parties actively participate.