Austin High School AISD

What Austin High School AISD does

Austin High School AISD is a public high school operating as part of Austin Independent School District in Austin, Texas, serving students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1881 as the first public high school in Texas, the school operates under the 'Loyal Forever' motto and is led by Principal Dr. Melvin Bedford. The institution is funded entirely through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to in-district students. Enrollment is managed through the district's Enroll Austin system, with in-zone students receiving priority and out-of-zone students entering through general transfers and a blind lottery for academy placement.

The school's core educational offering is built around four themed academies — Academy for Classical Studies, Academy for Design & Technology, Academy for Global Studies, and Academy for Science & Innovation — that deliver interdisciplinary, team-taught learning with graduation distinction pathways. Supporting the academies are extensive fine arts programs (Red Dragon Players theatre, Maroon Band, orchestra, choir), a full athletics program, the College & Career Center, academic support systems (AVID, MAPS, Flexible Instructional Time), and over 40 student clubs. The technology stack is composed of standard educational SaaS: Naviance for college/career planning, SchoolCafe for meal management, Frontline SIS for student information, College Board for PSAT/SAT administration on school-issued Chromebooks, Khan Academy for SAT prep, Raptor for visitor management, and x2vol for civic engagement tracking.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial: the school collects no tuition and receives no equity investment. Ancillary fees are minimal and standardized across the district (meal prices ranging from $0.30 reduced-price breakfast to $4.50 adult lunch, plus a $100 annual student parking permit). Distribution is entirely district-mediated through zoned enrollment, with marketing conducted via the school website, social media channels, the annual Maroon & White Night showcase, campus tours, and the principal's newsletter. Operating geographies are confined to Austin, Texas, with no international or multi-market footprint.

Name

Austin High School AISD

Legal name

Austin High School

Website

https://austin.austinschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Austin High School AISD is a public high school in Austin, Texas, founded in 1881 and operated by Austin Independent School District, serving grades 9-12 through four themed academies (Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies, Science & Innovation) with no tuition charged.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Academy-based learning
• College career readiness
• Fine arts athletics
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Austin Independent School District, Austin High School is funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. No tuition is charged to in-district students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Austin High School is a public high school within Austin Independent School District that delivers grades 9-12 education through an academy model featuring four themed academies (Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies, Science & Innovation), supplemented by fine arts programs, athletics, college/career services, and academic support systems. The school is funded through public education funding with no tuition charged to in-district students.

Product overview

Austin High School operates as a comprehensive public high school with a distinctive academy-based educational model. The school offers four themed academies (Classical Studies, Design & Technology, Global Studies, Science & Innovation) that provide interdisciplinary team-based learning for grades 9-10, each offering specialized graduation distinctions. Beyond the academies, the school provides extensive fine arts programs (theatre, band, orchestra, choir), a full athletic department, college and career services, academic support systems (AVID, MAPS, FIT), and over 40 student clubs. The school uses multiple third-party platforms for student services including Naviance for college planning, SchoolCafe for meal accounts, and College Board for standardized testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academy for Classical Studies: One of four academies at Austin High School focusing on classical studies, Latin, fine arts, and humanities
• Academy for Design & Technology
• Academy for Global Studies
• Academy for Science and Innovation

Products and services

• Academy for Classical Studies (ACS) An interdisciplinary academy focused on classical education, languages, humanities, and arts. Students can earn a graduation distinction by completing additional requirements including fine arts credits, civic engagement points, and a senior seminar experience.
• Academy for Design & Technology (ADT) A technology-focused academy emphasizing design thinking, technology-based electives, and STEM coursework. Students earn graduation distinction through techsploration points and portfolio presentation.
• Academy for Global Studies (AGS) An international-focused academy emphasizing global citizenship, world languages, and cross-cultural understanding. Students earn distinction through global citizenship points and international learning expeditions.
• Academy for Science & Innovation (ASI) A science and innovation-focused academy with pathways in Biomedical, Engineering, and Computer Science. Students complete advanced science coursework and earn distinction through exploration points.
• Red Dragon Players (Theatre) Award-winning theatre program that has received Heller Awards nominations including Best Production for 'Gypsy: A Musical Fable'. Students receive recognition in acting, stage management, design, and marketing categories.
• Maroon Band Marching band program that has won first place in music performance at Cap City Marching Contest and advanced to UIL Area competition with Division 1 ratings.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, and water polo. The football team secured a UIL Texas playoff spot in 2024.
• College & Career Center Resource center helping students with college applications, career exploration, SAT/ACT preparation, Naviance, and post-graduation planning through a dedicated College Coach.
• Student Clubs & Activities Over 40 student clubs and organizations including Model UN, Academic UIL, GSA, Black Student Alliance, Theatre, Yearbook, and Newspaper providing diverse extracurricular opportunities.
• AVID Program College readiness program providing scaffolded support to students through specialized instruction, tutoring, and field trips to promote college and career success.
• MAPS (Methods for Academic and Personal Success) Nationally-recognized freshman support program designed to reduce class failures, improve attendance, and help students transition successfully from middle to high school.
• Flexible Instructional Time (F.I.T.) Systematic support program providing students with tutoring, make-up work, reteach sessions, review lessons, EOC test prep, and extension activities during the school day.
• Academic Honors & Awards Campus, district, and state/national level recognition including Maroon Society, National Merit Scholars, National Hispanic Scholars, and various subject-specific academic awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation distinction opportunities with 80-120 engagement points required per academy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Herff JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraduation gear vendor for cap & gown and graduation items. Students and families order graduation supplies through Herff Jones portal for commencement ceremony.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Anderson High School: Anderson High School is an Austin ISD public high school serving north Austin. Direct district peer competing for in-zone students with similar comprehensive programming, athletics, and academy-style electives.
• McCallum High School: McCallum is an Austin ISD public high school with a strong fine arts program (notably its arts academy). Directly comparable district peer competing for arts-focused and college-bound students within the same enrollment zone.
• Crockett High School: Crockett is another Austin ISD comprehensive public high school serving south Austin families. Direct district peer with similar curriculum, athletics, and community-school mission competing for in-zone enrollment.
• James Bowie High School: Bowie High School is another traditional public high school within Austin ISD serving south Austin. Directly comparable public high school competing for in-district students, with similar comprehensive curriculum, athletics, and fine arts programming.
• Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA): LASA is a magnet high school within Austin ISD offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum with a STEM/arts focus. It is the most direct peer — same district, similar high-achieving student demographic, competing directly for college-bound students and overlapping programmatic offerings (research, advanced coursework, fine arts).
• Reagan High School: Reagan is an Austin ISD public high school with an established International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Direct district peer offering a specialized academic pathway (IB) that competes for academically oriented families.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: BASIS operates charter schools in the Austin area offering a rigorous college-prep curriculum. Emerging competitor drawing college-bound students away from traditional public schools like Austin High through selective admissions and accelerated academics.
• IDEA Public Schools: IDEA Public Schools operates charter schools in the Austin region targeting college readiness for underserved students. Adjacent competitor affecting Austin High's enrollment base and positioning through free, college-prep charter alternatives.

Regional players

• Lake Travis High School: Lake Travis High School serves the LTISD district west of Austin and is a high-performing Central Texas public high school. Comparable regional peer with strong athletics and academic reputation competing for out-of-district transfer interest.
• Westlake High School: Westlake is a high-performing public high school in neighboring Eanes ISD, regularly ranked among Texas's top schools. Comparable as a high-achieving Central Texas public high school competing indirectly for families choosing between attendance zones.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LoyalForeverAHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL1JTYnzzUmBfOVnpM3Fwqg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/649005322479685
• Instagraminstagram.com/austinhighschoolwellness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austin-high-school-aisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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