At a glance
Reported students
2,655
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
139.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Stephen F Austin H S: 2,655 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Stephen F Austin H S
Stephen F Austin H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sugar Land. It is one of 85 current school records connected to Fort Bend ISD. NCES reports 2,655 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (49.5%) and Black (15.9%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stephen F Austin H S
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 139.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.8%
- Hispanic15%
- Black15.9%
- Asian49.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
28 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Bend ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clements H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,641 reported students
Ridge Point H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,816 reported students
Lawrence E Elkins H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,848 reported students
George Bush H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,428 reported students
Hightower H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,312 reported students
William B Travis H S
High · Grades 09–12
3,114 reported students
Public schools near Stephen F Austin H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempner H S High · Fort Bend ISD | 09–12 | 1,850 | 1.9 mi |
| William B Travis H S High · Fort Bend ISD | 09–12 | 3,114 | 2.5 mi |
| M R Wood Center for Learning High · Fort Bend ISD | 06–12 | 134 | 2.7 mi |
| KIPP Journey Collegiate School High · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | 06–12 | 561 | 3.1 mi |
| Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land High · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston West | 09–12 | 912 | 3.9 mi |
| Iltexas Katy Westpark H S High · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 09–12 | 869 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stephen F Austin H S
What grades does Stephen F Austin H S serve?
Stephen F Austin H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fort Bend ISD.
How many students attend Stephen F Austin H S?
Stephen F Austin H S reported 2,655 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,258 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin H S?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 2,655 students and 139.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Stephen F Austin H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stephen F Austin H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Bend ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stephen F Austin H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Stephen F Austin H S in?
Stephen F Austin H S is part of Fort Bend ISD, based in Sugar Land, TX, which operates 85 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stephen F Austin H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kempner H S (1.9 mi), William B Travis H S (2.5 mi), M R Wood Center for Learning (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.