Moonpreneur Icon

Garza Independence H S

1600 CHICON, AUSTIN, TX, 78702

Ranked 4898 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Austin
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Garza Independence H S

1600 CHICON, AUSTIN, TX, 78702

Ranked 4898 of 5501 in Texas

See top schools in Austin

About Garza Independence H S

Read more

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 70% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
188
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 35.11%
Asian 1.06%
Hispanic 45.74%
Black 12.23%
Two+ Races 5.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.11%
Asian
1.06%
Hispanic
45.74%
Black
12.23%
Two+ Races
5.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 188
62.77%
118 Female
37.23%
70 Male

Student Population

188 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

62 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Garza Independence H S Contact Information

Address

1600 CHICON, AUSTIN, TX, 78702

View on Map

Phone

(512) 414-8600

Call Now
TOP 4898 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garza Independence H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

The Garza Independence High School in Austin make students to learn in a way that works for them, and the school has strong support systems in place. Individualized education plans give students more control over their education at the school. It helps students to reach their academic goals at their own pace.

FAQ

Q1. Does Garza Independence High School let students choose their own schedules?

Ans. Yes, students can follow schedules that are flexible and fit their needs.

Q2. Does the school let students learn at their own pace?

Ans. Yes, students often work at their own pace on their own plans.

Q3. Are there chances to learn by doing projects?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning is a big part of the curriculum.

Q4. Does the school have counselors to help students?

Ans. Yes, you can get help with school and personal problems.

Q5. Do students at Garza Independence High School graduate on time?

Ans. Yes, the program is meant to help students meet the requirements for graduation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Garza Independence H S

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Garza Independence H S

*
*
Rate this School
terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.