Garza Independence H S
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades 10-12
960th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
Garza Independence H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garza Independence H S 960th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 42% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
Garza Independence H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 34 students tested
Garza Independence H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 188 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.9% | 45.7% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| White | 46.4% | 35.1% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Garza Independence H S
Typical home value $567K in zip 78702 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Garza Independence H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Texans Can Academy - AustinTexans Can Academies · 0.8 mi away · charter1,580th of 1,669
ELA 8% · Math 14% - 1Eastside Early College H SAustin ISD · 0.9 mi away1,537th of 1,669
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 8University of Texas at Austin H SUniversity of Texas at Austin H S · 1.3 mi away433rd of 1,669
ELA 74% · Math 40% - 1Alternative Learning CenterAustin ISD · 2.1 mi away1,584th of 1,669
ELA 13% · Math 8% - –Austin St HospitalAustin ISD · 2.2 mi away
- 10LASA H SAustin ISD · 2.7 mi away5th of 1,669
ELA 99% · Math 96% - 8Austin H SAustin ISD · 2.8 mi away432nd of 1,669
ELA 71% · Math 43% - 2The East Austin College Prep at MlkValere Public Schools · 3.3 mi away · charter1,346th of 1,669
ELA 29% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garza Independence H S in?
Garza Independence H S is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Garza Independence H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garza Independence H S 960th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Garza Independence H S?
Hispanic 46%, White 35%, Black 12%, Two or more races 6% (188 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garza Independence H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78702 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.