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Garza Independence High School
(512) 414-8600
1600 Chicon
Austin, TX 78702
Level: 9-12
District: Austin Independent School District

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Garza Independence High School, Austin, TX.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	31%	(2007)
White, non-Hispanic:	51.8%	(2007)
Black, non-Hispanic:	11.3%	(2007)
Hispanic:	35.9%	(2007)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.6%	(2007)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	0.3%	(2007)

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Garza Independence High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Garza Independence High School Reviews


Posted By: other Quality Score: 3 2008-08-12 “Best school on the East side of Austin. Was in a rough neighborhood, but this is now being gentrified and not as dangerous as it was a few years ago.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-05-14 “Garza is definitely my top choice out of the four Austin high schools I attended. I went from being a homeless high school dropout to recently completing my freshman year of college with A's and B's. Not bad. I owe it all to Garza and the wonderful faculty and staff.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-03-27 “Garza is a very exceptional school, my daughter has been in AISD her whole life and has been shoved into the cracks when it comes to getting an education. She wasn't slow enough to receive special help and wasn't quick enough to keep up with the pace the teachers were made to use. We even sent her to Silven Learning Center in the summer before 7th grade, it did help, but at $100 an hour we could only keep that up for so long. Then Garza came into our lifes and she has completely changed, she is graduating this may and will be attending college (something we were not sure she would ever want to do because of low self esteem. The whole Garza staff has an interest in every child that steps through that door and it sure shows in my daughter. I can only say THANK YOU GARZA HIGH!” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2006-09-12 “Garza has blown me away. It is an AMAZING SCHOOL. If you are looking for a preparation for your child's future, this is the best you will come across. Everyone is there because the WANT TO LEARN. Students work hard and are very dedicated, teachers are caring, persevering and push all students to excel. In 2006, Garza received the highest SAT scores in all of AISD, and higher than many private schools. Garza is a well kept secret and AISD and TEA intend on keeping it that way.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-06-29 “After I became a teenage mother, I chose Garza as a way to finish my education. I could have not made a better decision. The staff at Garza helped me with anything I needed during my attendance there, and are still looking out for me with open arms. Without Garza as an option for education, I would not be a where I am today. I am currently in college working to become a teacher. Garza can me the confidence I needed to reach my goals. As long as you really want to be there, Garza is the best school ever!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-05-11 “Garza has been an amazing school for my child. Garza expanded my daughter's mind about education and especially school. I believe Garza is the perfect school for any student who is willing to work hard. Garza is definately a God-send.” Posted By: Quality Score: 5 2003-05-27 “My daughter enrolled her self this past year, and I have never been more impressed with her dedication to her education”