- Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) Austin, TX.
- Richards School for Young Women Leaders. Austin, TX.
- Meridian School. Round Rock, TX.
- Chaparral Star Academy. Austin, TX.
- Westlake High School. Austin, TX.
- KIPP Austin Collegiate. Austin, TX.
- Westwood High School. Austin, TX.
- Vandegrift High School. Austin, TX.
Roughly 50,000 students attend the district's seven high schools, eleven middle schools, 34 elementary schools, and three alternative learning centers.
Austin Independent School District
There are 3,516,466 students in the state's top enrollment districts, which represents 12.9 percent of all students attending top enrollment districts in the United States. The largest school district in Texas is Houston Independent School District, which served 203,354 students in the 2012-2013 academic year.
Austin ISD is open for learning and we're excited to see our students, staff and families! In this Open for Learning section, you'll find the latest information regarding our plans for the 2020–21 school year as plans change. We are committed to the safety and health of our students, staff and community.
On the recommendation of Austin public health officials, Austin Independent School District has announced that students will not return to in-person schooling on Aug. 18. Instead, students will start the school year the same way they ended it – via virtual instruction.
Arlington ISD Announces School Closures For The 2019-2020 School Year. The Arlington ISD will move forward with its robust At-Home Learning Hub in the wake of the news that Governor Greg Abbott ordered all public schools to remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas classrooms will be safe for students to return to for in-person learning this fall, according to a Thursday announcement by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers students would be able to return to classrooms this fall, according to The Texas Tribune.
Austin (US: /ˈ?ːst?n/, UK: /ˈ?st?n, ˈ?ːst?n/) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties.
In the video, AISD Communications Director, Holly Shelton, states “The short answer is no, Amarillo ISD has no plans to close schools at this time.” As for some parents with children enrolled at AISD, they said their students do better while in-person classes, but are still concerned about COVID-19.
In Austin, the magic number to live comfortably is $53,225. In this scenario, $26,612 is required to pay yearly living expenses, leaving $15,967 for fun money and $10,645 for savings. By GoBankingRate's calculations, Austinites are in good shape.
Austin cost of living is 119.3
| COST OF LIVING | Austin | Texas |
|---|
| Housing | 159.6 | 84.3 |
| Median Home Cost | $369,000 | $195,000 |
| Utilities | 99.1 | 99.2 |
| Transportation | 109.9 | 103.3 |
Trustees of the Austin Independent School District on August 11 approved the hiring of Stephanie Elizalde as Superintendent. Elizalde will make a base salary of $325,000, plus a monthly “car allowance” of $750, for gross pay of $334,000 in her first year, according to her contract.
