About Us

Austin ISD educates 72,830 students and embraces 116 diverse school communities in one of the fastest-growing metroplexes in the country. In partnership with our families and our community, Austin ISD's mission is to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life. We partner with world-class universities, innovative businesses, nonprofit organizations and engaged community leaders to provide a comprehensive educational experience that is high-quality, challenging and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to their community.


2023–24 Annual Report

Austin ISD 2023–24 Annual Report This report is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Austin ISD community. Inside you'll find a comprehensive overview of our achievements, initiatives and progress towards our strategic goals. Each section highlights the collective efforts that have shaped our great district into a vibrant and dynamic community, from academic to extracurricular achievements. We hope you enjoy it!

Austin ISD Annual Report 2023 to 2024 (ENG)

Austin ISD Informe Anual 2023 a 2024 (ESP)

 

Austin ISD District Profile

Est. 1881
Austin ISD is the eighth-largest school district in Texas.

116 Schools
Austin ISD consists of elementary, middle, high, early college, academy, magnet, alternative and community schools.

72,830
Students

5,093
Classroom Teachers

1,561
Administrators &
Professional Staff

3,812
Bus Drivers, Custodians, Food Service Staff & Educational Aides

Patrick Salinas
Patrick Salinas—Principal
Norman-Sims Elementary School
Assistant Principal of the Year, 2022

Our Students

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AISD has a diverse student community. It includes children from all economic levels and backgrounds, and supports more than 100 languages, with 11 languages other than English taught in our schools, including Chinese, Japanese and American Sign Language.

Ethnicity/ Race
  • Hispanic: 54.14%
  • White: 30.68%
  • Black: 6.01%
  • Asian: 4.84%
  • Other 4.33%
Inclusive Populations
  • Economically Disadvantaged: 50.22%
  • Emergent Bilingual: 31.40%
  • Special Education: 16.37%

     

93.3%
Graduation Rate

1119/26.1
Composite SAT/ACT scores
Austin ISD SAT scores exceeded the state average; ACT scores exceeded both state and national averages.

Iraida Amador-Mercado
Iraida Amador-Mercado—Teacher
Lively Middle School
Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2022

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: