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Austin High Scored a B. Crockett Scored a C. Same District, Very Different Price Tags.
Austin High School earned a B on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Crockett Early College High School, about five miles south, earned a C. Both are in Austin ISD, both serve the western half of the district, and both draw students from some of Austin’s most recognizable neighborhoods. But the TEA letter-grade gap and the massive price difference between the two zones tell different stories about who is buying where.
Austin High sits near the banks of Town Lake (ok, Lady Bird Lake, but I still call it Town Lake sometimes) and draws from Tarrytown, Zilker, and other premium neighborhoods. The median home price in the Austin High zone is around $799,000. Crockett serves southwest Austin’s more affordable corridors, with a median around $498,625. You are looking at a $300K price gap between these two high school zones.
I have worked both zones for nearly two decades. Austin High carries legacy prestige. Crockett carries the Early College designation. Lets dig into what the TEA numbers and the neighborhoods actually tell buyers in 2026.
Austin vs Crockett: Quick Comparison
| Austin High School | Crockett Early College HS | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | B | C |
| Enrollment | 2,296 students | 1,463 students |
| Grades | 09 – 12 | 09 – 12 |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Median Home Price | $799,000 | $498,625 |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three performance domains: Student Achievement, School Progress (which weights Academic Growth and Relative Performance), and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle (per Texas Tribune Schools Explorer).
| Performance Metric | Austin High School | Crockett Early College HS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | B | C |
| Student Achievement | A | C |
| School Progress | B | D |
| Closing the Gaps | B | D |
| Enrollment | 2,296 students (09 – 12) | 1,463 students (09 – 12) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 24.1% | 63.6% |
Austin High earned an A in Student Achievement, which is exceptional for a comprehensive high school. Bs in both School Progress and Closing the Gaps suggest a campus that is not just coasting on affluent demographics but actually moving students forward and reaching every subgroup.
Crockett’s numbers are more mixed. A C in Student Achievement and a D in School Progress are functional but not impressive for a campus with the Early College designation, which is supposed to accelerate student progress. The D in Closing the Gaps suggests some student groups are being left behind.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Austin High School page or the Crockett High School page.
Austin High School: The Legacy Campus
Austin High is one of the oldest high schools in the city and carries a name that resonates across Texas. The campus sits near Town Lake in the heart of west Austin, drawing from neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Zilker, and the surrounding central west side. The A in Student Achievement puts it among the top comprehensive high schools in the district. The 2,296 student enrollment makes it a large school with extensive extracurricular, athletic, and academic programming.
The $799,000 median home price reflects the premium neighborhoods in the Austin High zone. You are buying into some of the most desirable addresses in the city.
Crockett Early College High School: Potential That Has Not Fully Materialized
Crockett has the Early College designation, which means students can earn college credits while completing their high school diploma. That is a genuinely valuable program for motivated students. But the C overall rating and the D in both School Progress and Closing the Gaps suggest the broader campus is not performing at the level the Early College label implies.
Crockett serves the southwest Austin corridor, drawing from neighborhoods that are more affordable than the Austin High zone. The 63.6% economically disadvantaged rate is significantly higher than Austin High’s 24.1%, which creates different instructional challenges. The $498,625 median puts Crockett zone homes $300K below the Austin High zone.
The Neighborhoods
The Austin High zone covers west central Austin, some of the most expensive real estate in the metro. The Crockett zone covers southwest Austin’s more affordable corridors along Highway 71 and Slaughter Lane. Both zones have strong access to MoPac and central Austin amenities.
Browse all homes zoned to Austin High School or homes zoned to Crockett High School.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Austin High if:
- TEA performance at the high school level is a top priority
- The A in Student Achievement matters to you
- West central Austin neighborhoods fit your lifestyle and budget
You might lean toward Crockett if:
- The Early College program and dual credit opportunities appeal to your student
- Your budget is in the $500K range rather than $800K
- Southwest Austin’s location and lifestyle fit your needs better
Austin High is the stronger academic campus by the TEA numbers, no question. But Crockett’s Early College program offers something Austin High does not, and for the right student that accelerated path can be transformative. The $300K price gap makes this a comparison where budget often makes the decision for you.
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