Homes for Sale in Del Valle High School

About Homes Zoned to Del Valle High School (Austin ISD)

About Del Valle High School

Del Valle High School is a comprehensive four-year campus within Austin ISD, one of the largest and most storied public school districts in Texas. The Cardinals compete across a full slate of UIL athletics, fine arts, and academic contests, giving students the opportunity to find their lane and develop skills that carry well beyond graduation. Austin ISD's commitment to college and career readiness is reflected in the career and technical education pathways available to Del Valle students, covering fields from health science to business to technology. The district also supports dual enrollment partnerships and advanced coursework, so motivated students have access to rigorous academic challenge right here in their home school. Being part of Austin ISD means tapping into a district-wide ecosystem of resources, support programs, and enrichment opportunities that strengthen the educational experience at every level. The school's location in southeast Travis County gives it a distinct community identity, with deep roots and a student body that reflects the energy and ambition of one of Austin's most dynamic growth corridors.

TEA School Performance Data (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Del Valle High School performed in the most recent evaluation.

TEA Distinctions Earned (7 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.

Rating History

TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.

Neighborhoods Zoned to Del Valle High School

The Del Valle attendance zone encompasses a broad swath of southeast Travis County, taking in the established community of Del Valle along with surrounding residential areas, rural tracts, and newer subdivision developments. This part of Travis County has attracted consistent buyer interest from people who want more land and more home than inner Austin typically allows, without sacrificing their connection to the city. Housing in the zone runs the spectrum from classic neighborhood homes on standard lots to generous acreage properties with room for gardens, outbuildings, and open space that simply does not exist closer to the urban core. Newer residential development has also arrived in this corridor in recent years, bringing updated floorplans and modern finishes to buyers who want new construction outside the premium-priced zip codes of central Austin. The nearby community of Manor sits just to the north, adding services, retail, and a growing residential presence that extends the feel of this zone beyond Del Valle proper. Buyers relocating from Austin often find that the Del Valle zone delivers substantially more per dollar, with properties that offer the space to grow into rather than out of.

School Feeder Pattern

Del Valle High School sits at the top of Austin ISD's east Travis County feeder pipeline. Students in the zone move through Austin ISD elementary and middle school campuses before arriving at Del Valle High, building relationships and academic momentum within a connected network of schools. Austin ISD operates multiple elementary and middle campuses in and around the southeast Austin area, and the district publishes updated attendance zone maps each enrollment cycle to reflect any boundary adjustments. Because zone lines in growing areas can shift as enrollment evolves, families are encouraged to verify their specific address with Austin ISD directly during the enrollment process. The district's central office is responsive and maintains an online lookup tool that confirms which campus serves any given address. Understanding the full feeder pattern from elementary through high school is one of the first steps our team walks buyers through when they are considering a home in this zone.

Community & Lifestyle

Southeast Travis County delivers a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere in the Austin area. The Colorado River runs through this corridor, and the recreational possibilities it creates, from fishing and kayaking to waterfront walks, are part of what makes Del Valle feel like more than just another Austin suburb. McKinney Falls State Park is one of the crown jewels of this part of the county, offering swimming holes, hiking trails, and camping within a natural limestone landscape that surprises first-time visitors with its beauty and accessibility. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is just minutes away, a genuine convenience for frequent travelers and anyone with professional or personal connections beyond Central Texas. Major roadways including SH-71 and US-183 connect the Del Valle zone efficiently to the employment centers of east and central Austin, with commute times that compare favorably to many other Travis County zip codes. The retail and restaurant scene along those corridors continues to expand, and the growth happening in Manor to the north adds new dining, shopping, and services with each passing year. For weekend escapes, the Hill Country is well within reach, with Spicewood, Lago Vista, and the lakes of the Colorado River chain all accessible in under an hour. This combination of outdoor access, airport proximity, and improving everyday amenities positions the Del Valle zone as one of the more compelling parts of Travis County for buyers who want room to live.

Real Estate in the Del Valle High School Zone

Homes in the Del Valle attendance zone offer a range of options that set this area apart from higher-priced Austin corridors. Buyers can explore established single-family neighborhoods, newer construction communities, and rural properties with acreage, giving the zone a depth of inventory that appeals to a wide range of priorities and budgets. Lots tend to run larger here than in central Austin, and some properties along the rural edges of the zone include agricultural exemptions, outbuildings, and land suitable for livestock or hobby farming. New construction has been active in this part of southeast Travis County, reflecting genuine builder confidence in the area's growth trajectory. Neuhaus Realty Group knows this zone well, and our team brings local expertise to every step of the search, from confirming attendance boundaries by address to evaluating land use, deed restrictions, and neighborhood dynamics specific to this corridor. You can start your search right now by browsing Austin area homes for sale and filtering to the Del Valle High School zone to see what is currently on the market.