Overview

Akins High School is a public school in Austin, TX, offering AP courses, 2 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 23 high schools in Austin Independent School District.

School Rating

Akins High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
3/10
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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

10701 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78748
School leader: Ms Kristina Salazar
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