Ed Neuhaus 
Two South Austin High Schools in the Same District
Crockett Early College High School and Travis Early College High School both sit in south Austin and both belong to Austin ISD. They serve different attendance zones and different student populations, and the home price picture in each zone reflects that. If you are house hunting in south Austin and trying to understand the two campuses, here is the honest picture.
Crockett sits on Menchaca Road in 78745, where the median sale price over the last twelve months was about $485,000 (Neuhaus Realty MLS data). Travis sits on East Oltorf in the 78704 zip, where the broader 78704 median runs roughly $885,000, though pockets nearer the campus (St. Elmo, Galindo, Travis Heights) range widely. Both campuses serve majority Hispanic student populations with significant economically disadvantaged enrollment.
What the State Numbers Show
The Texas Education Agency rates Texas public schools each year on an A through F scale built from three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. For the most current ratings on each campus, see the campus pages at TXschools.gov.
| Crockett Early College HS | Travis Early College HS | |
|---|---|---|
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Grades | 9 to 12 | 9 to 12 |
| Address | 5601 Menchaca Rd, 78745 | 1211 E Oltorf St, 78704 |
| Approximate Enrollment | ~1,500 students | ~1,000 students |
| Zip Median Sale (last 12 mo) | $485,000 (78745) | $885,000 (78704) |
Both campuses serve high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, and Travis in particular serves a large share of English learners (GreatSchools profile). State rating fluctuations year over year mostly track changes in the testing population rather than dramatic shifts in instruction.
The Neighborhoods
The Crockett attendance zone covers a wide swath of 78745 along Menchaca Road and the William Cannon corridor. Housing stock leans toward 1960s and 1970s single story homes on larger lots, with newer infill in pockets. The median in the upper $400s makes it one of the more attainable Austin ISD options.
The Travis zone covers parts of 78704 and 78745 closer to the campus on East Oltorf. Travis Heights, St. Elmo, and Galindo are the recognizable neighborhoods, and prices vary widely depending on which side of the zone you land in. 78704 as a whole runs much higher than the Travis attendance zone specifically.
Browse homes zoned to Crockett High or homes zoned to Travis High.
How to Decide
If you are weighing south Austin school zones, the most useful step is to visit each campus, look at the most current TEA report card directly at TXschools.gov, and talk to current parents at each school. Boundary lines in Austin ISD have shifted in recent years, so verify the zoning on the specific address you are considering using the Austin ISD school finder rather than relying on the listing description.
Frequently Asked Questions
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