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Akins High School in Austin, Texas

Akins High School Detail

(512) 841-9900
10701 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78748
Levels: 9-12
District: Austin Independent School District


Akins High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:18.8% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:11.6% (2008)
Hispanic:67% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.2% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:2.4% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:16.9% (2008)

Akins High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating3
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating3

Akins High School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-19
“Every year for the past five years test scores have gone up kids have gotten better and so has parent involvement”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-07-31
“The teachers really care here. Perception of the school tends to be negative, and that is unfortunate. There are challenges, but despite the obstacles, great things are accomplished. Schools like Bowie and Anderson tend to get better press... but don't overlook Akins. Don't be afraid to send your child here. It's a good school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-05-21
“Akins is really great. i really like the classes and the school is diverse. the academy are really cool and new tech high rocks!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-04-23
“In my freshmen year at Akins I resented the school. I feared the drugs and fighting that may happen, but I was wrong. Akins is amazing!!! You just have to know who to be friends with and remember your goals.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-04-15
“I am a student at akins and i love our classes that are offered. One of my favorite classes is the symphony orchestra, (which is not comparable by any means to the bowie freshman orchestra). We have worked very hard this year and have crated a new rep. for our program. Much of which is better than any other orchestra i've played in. On the other hand though i do not care for the academies. Yes they are a good idea for getting you set up on your future goals but they are not good for people who like to try different things and take different classes. There is also not alot of fights/gangs at our school. Principal Girard has made great efforts to change the reputation that our school had and has done so successfully. It all depends on who you associate yourself with and how you handle yourself.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2009-04-01
“My sister currently attends Akins, and I had the privilege to receive my education at Bowie. I have seen the differences in the mental challenge she receives from her teachers, (or the lack thereof) and I hear all about the fights and 'gang' issues from her school. She absolutely loves her Orchestra class, she's in the most prestigious Orchestra group at Akins, but it is comparable to Bowie's Freshman Orchestra. My sister often displays distaste for her principal, the 'academies,' (which a prior parent spelled wrong, might I add...) and how she feels herself an intellectual genius at the under challenging school.”
This review was posted by a other.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-03-18
“I am in love with Akins. No other High School that I have been to has offered acadamies. They are quick ways to fullfilling your dreams. I currently have an internship in a law firm. I am a secretary. I take note, file papers, run errands, etc. It's wonderful. My mom works there, so I also get paid. At the end of the day, I take my noted to my Acadamie's head teacher and we discuss it. This is the best school!! Please send your kids to this school. This will be the best things for them. They will have so many career oppurtunities!!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-02-23
“i think the school is pretty good, it all depends on the kind of friends you have and if your in any activites :]] im on the Varsity dance team (diamond dazzlers)which is a way to saty out of trouble and have fun at the same time. Theres also basketball and many other fun activites && sports.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-02-23
“I'm studying in Akins.I have to say Akins is a good school.The teachers care about students and help them with their best.The students are quite friendly eventhough there are still a few students don't obey the teachers, but at least they don't do anything to harm you !!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-12-11
“I'm a parent of junior at akins, and i have to say its absolutely the best school i could have asked for for my son, his home school was crockett but i didnt ant him going there. the teachers REALLY care. especially the teachers of AP courses. the band is amazing, (my son is in it) like the bowie band but a tiny bit smaller. the fine arts program is awesome. the school is HUGE, almost 3000 kids go there. over the past few years the hispanic majority has been declining and more caucasian students have enrolled. akins gets their students from Bedichek, Paredes and Bailey middle schools. its an awesome school with a diverse student body and the education is great! their digital media program is awesome too”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-09-30
“My son attended akins for all four years and was not so sure about it the summer before his freshman year because of all the bad rumors we had heard.But it is completely the oppisite he had the best time of his life and got a good education doing it!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2008-07-13
“Akins high school is a wonderful place to work. The media enjoys only reporting the problems and not all the great things that go on at this school. The teachers and administrators work hard to help our students succeed! We love these kids. They are great students. This school has one of the finest fine arts department in the district!”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-05-02
“Akins high school is absolutely a great school! Quite frankly, many people under estimate that. Akins has changed my life completely. The teachers are amazing; always willing to help students in any way possibe. We also have many great curricular activities, which I believe has helped us come together and share our Eagle spirit!”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2008-04-08
“Diamond Dazzlers great dance team. Great director who cares about the girls on the team. Great school except some students do not respect the teachers. School gets a bad rap at times.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2008-03-23
“The Teachers are very accepting and they care about the students and teach well. However, I'm fairly new and most of the students are anything but kind, they aren't very friendly and they don't really respect the teachers.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-03-17
“The band is AMAZING! The kids are great, the teachers actually care, I think it has a bad rap just because it's mostly hispanic. Great things happen there!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-11-27
“Best high school. Amazing teachers that care. Contains a diverse group of students that accept others and are very friendly.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-06-21
“Awesome band and cheerleader group.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2007-05-22
“My daughter attended her 10th grade but we are moving to get her out of the district. There are fights every day, communication is poor and the curriculum is not challenging. My daughter is austistic and set the highest curve in most of her classes. She saw things that a grown person would not tolerate. I highly recommend running the other way.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-05-01
“I have 2 students at Akins and I can justify that the staff is great. They do everything possible to give the kids the info to do well beyond high school. However, it does lack parent participation. Akins has all the possibilities if parents would lend a helping hand. My sons teachers have always worked with me on any issues that I have and always willing to accommodate my schedule. Overall, there are numerous programs at Akins that are not offered at other schools that my children have taken advantage of. The diversity of the school shows the cultural diversity of the Austin area and the school has many extracurricular activities that show this diversity. My childrens high school years at Akins have been exactly as I wanted them to be ... wonderful.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-11-08
“There is nothing average about Akins High School. As a parent of two students who have attended, I can speak from experience that anyone who complains about the quality of education has not honestly been engaged in the process. The faculty is top notch, and most have been there several years. The administration continually seeks innovative ways to reach the very diverse population; I have never seen a principal more committed to every student's success or more selfless in her attendance at innumerable extracurricular events. If you are a parent at Akins and you have not engaged by participating in one of the numerous organizations which offer opportunities for parental involvement, please do not sully this board with superficial allegations about which you really have very little substantive knowledge. Akins is a school of possibilities.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2006-07-27
“I had a child at Akins all four years. Only by involving herself in groups which had dedicated students did she survive. Classes outside the AP area were out of control. Parental involvement was very poor. My special needs child was given virtually no help and had to switch schools. I don't recommend Akins.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-05-27
“The teachers and staff of Akins High School are committed to student success. The move to redesign Akins will increase real-world learning and provide opportunities for students to gain better understanding of why education is so important to their future.”
This review was posted by a staff.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-03-31
“Akins has a lot of potential. Most of the teachers here are extremely committed and are of high quality. One of the main issues at the school is consistent discipline/order which seems to be primarily a leadership problem.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-09-26
“Average school, Great Location in Austin. Great teachers and admin. staff. Would love to see more parent involvement.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-08-11
“Akins is a model of the power of diversity. Low income 'challenging' students and high income high level students alike receive a great education here.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-07-20
“The special education program at Akins is awesome. They really strive to push your child to the full potential and understand underlying problems of disabilities. They are not just babysitters!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-06-04
“Good school that has grown to past capacity since it was opened. Faculty and staff are very caring but at times struggles with the problems of any inner-city low socioeconomic population.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2005-01-23
“Akins High School is just 5 years old, and already has Fine Arts achievement like the Band winning in the top 10 of BOA, Color Guard winning State, the Dancers winning State, Theatre Arts winning Alternate at UIL and Choir going onto State Championchips. With a class attendence rate of 98%, this is definately a school with excellence.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-12-26
“I believe that Akins High School is a very acceptable school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-04-10
“We've had great improvement on discipline over the past year which gives the school a great environment for learning. Most of the teachers are great. They made classes fun, they're creative in their lessons, they make us think and exercise our mental abilities to analyze and solve problems, not only at school but also in life in general”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-02-26
“Large, ethnically very diverse high school. Some classes lack discipline necessary to learn and others are excellent. PreAP and AP classes are more under control than others. You must reach out to this new school and get involved. Don't wait to be invited.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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