Austin Independent School District, Public school system for Austin, Texas (excluding Westlake)
Austin Independent School District is a large school system serving over seventy-two thousand students across more than one hundred sixteen schools, ranging from preschool to high school. The schools are spread throughout Austin and surrounding areas, offering specialized programs including magnet schools, arts academies, and science-focused curricula.
The district was founded in 1881, making it one of Texas's oldest school systems. Over the years it underwent significant changes including the end of racial segregation in its schools and expanded to match the city's growth.
The district teaches over 100 languages beyond English and offers programs in Chinese, Japanese, and others, reflecting the multilingual nature of its student body. Schools actively support students learning English while maintaining their home languages and cultural identities.
The school system spans a large portion of Austin and is served by school buses and access to public transit. Families looking to live near schools will find various housing options from houses to modern apartments in different neighborhoods throughout the city.
Austin High School, the district's oldest school, was established in 1881 and remains in operation today. Over subsequent decades, specialized programs such as the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and LASA were created to serve students with specific academic and creative interests.
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