Overview
WAYSIDE SCI-TECH MIDDLE AND H S is a public high serving grades 6–12 in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the WAYSIDE SCHOOLS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictWAYSIDE SCHOOLS
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78744
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480004412927
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment554
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino82.6%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)