Garza Independence High School

1600 Chicon, Austin, TX 78702 | (512) 414-8600
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Student Enrollment: 261
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 261 high school students from grades 10-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Dr Linda Webb
  • Fax: (512) 414-8615
  • Website: www.austinisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 261
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 117 (44.8%)
  • Females: 144 (55.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 8 (3.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 86 (33.0%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 94 (36.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Garza Independence High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black3011.5%
Asian31.1%
Hispanic10138.7%
White12748.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Garza Independence High School
  Number Percent
10th Grade41.5%
11th Grade9034.5%
12th Grade16764.0%
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
75.0%
District:
62.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
75.0%
District:
38.0%
State:
60.0%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
16.4
District:
11.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
21.8%
District:
33.9%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
19.8%
District:
19.1%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
24.0%
District:
22.6%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
34.4%
District:
19.0%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$94,104
District:
$66,342
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$55,329
District:
$46,926
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,879
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$49,173
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$55,893
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$63,215
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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