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Academies Admission Process (Incoming 9th Graders ONLY)

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​Which selection process applies to you? Read the information below to determine if you need to submit an application for students out of the AHS attendance zone OR if you automatically qualify to attend Austin High and merely need to make an Academy preference selection. 

​NOTE: Austin High is frozen to transfers through the AISD Office of Student Services for the 2019-20 school year. Because of our special academy model, however, students who live out of the Austin High attendance zone may complete the Competitive Application Process to be considered for admission to a limited number of spots available in our academies.
Step 1: Click here to find your attendance zone
Step 2: Read the different circumstances below and click the appropriate button.
Academy Preference Survey
​If the "School Assignment by Residential Address" indicates you should attend Austin High, then complete the Academy Preference Survey (Available January 2020). The Academy Preference Survey deadline is February 1, 2020.  AHS counselors will visit feeder middle schools prior to the deadline to answer questions, but students may complete the form any time in January.
Competitive Application Process
If the "School Assignment by Residential Address" indicates you are NOT assigned to Austin High, then complete the Competitive Application Process by February 1st, 2020 (Note: Application will be available on November 1, 2019). Those accepted will be placed in the lottery based on their first and second academy preferences.
Before you fill out the Academy Preference Survey OR the Competitive Application, please familiarize yourself with our academies.  This short video will help you understand the structure and differences between the four academies:


For students who qualify to complete the Academy Preference Survey, academy assignments are made through a blind lottery system based on interest, and students are typically placed in their 1st or 2nd choice academy. Students who go through the Competitive Application Process are selected based on merit and are put into the lottery based on their 1st or 2nd choice academy.
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Academy notifications are emailed on February 21, 2020 and Notice of Intent to Attend Survey (link in email) are due by March 13, 2020.
Looking for More Information?
Academy Application Timeline
  • Maroon & White Night (Austin High Showcase) - October 30, 2019 6:30 p.m.
  • Applications available for student who live outside of the attendance zone - November 1, 2019
  • Parent/Student Academy Information Night at Small Middle School (all are welcome)- Date/Time TBD
  • Parent/Student Academy Information Night at O.Henry Middle School (all are welcome)- Date/Time TBD
  • Application deadline for students who live outside of the attendance zone - February 1, 2020
  • Academy Preference Survey deadline for students in the attendance zone - February 1, 2020
  • Course Advising Workshop for all incoming 9th grade students (and parents) who are not currently at O.Henry or Small Middle School - Date/Time TBD
  • Academy Decision letters emailed to students - February 21, 2020
  • Intent to Attend Austin High Survey Completion Deadline - March 13, 2019
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Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 414-2505 Office
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Amy Taylor, Principal
amy.taylor@austinisd.org
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  • HOME
  • Our Programs
    • Academies >
      • Academies at AHS
      • Academy Admissions Process
      • Academy Websites >
        • Academy for Classical Studies
        • Academy for Global Studies
        • Academy for Design and Technology
        • Academy for Science and Innovation
    • Academic Supports >
      • 504
      • AVID
      • Dyslexia Support
      • G/T
      • MAPS
      • SPARC
      • SPED
    • ELL
    • Advanced Academics >
      • Advanced Placement
      • Dual Credit
      • UT Micromajor
    • Athletics
    • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
    • Core Academics >
      • English/Language Arts
      • Math
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • World Languages
    • Endorsements
    • Fine Arts
    • FIT
    • Project Lead the Way
    • Student Wellness
    • Student Sharing
  • Our School
    • About Austin High >
      • AHS Brand Guide
      • Campus Map
      • History of AHS
      • Our Location
      • Profile: Mission and Vision
      • School Report Card 2015
    • Accolades
    • Administration
    • Principal's Monthly Report
    • Alumni Information >
      • Alumni at AHS >
        • Dedication Day >
          • Hall of Honor Student Steering Committee
          • Maroon Society
        • Hall of Honor >
          • Distinguished Alumni
          • Honored Faculty
          • Honored Veterans
    • Calendars and Schedules >
      • AHS Calendar
      • AISD Calendar
      • Athletic Schedules
      • Bell Schedules
      • Block Schedule (A/B Days)
      • Final Exam Schedule
      • Fundraising Calendar
      • Late Start Days
      • AHS Testing Day Schedules
      • AISD Testing Schedule
      • Principal's Coffee Meetings
    • Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
    • College and Career Center >
      • AISD College & Career Readiness
      • Career Information
      • Graduation & Beyond
    • Counselors
    • Facility Use Information >
      • Facility Use General Information
      • Facility Use FAQs
      • Facility Use Calendar
      • Austin HS Staff Facility Use Form
      • Facility Use Forms
    • Graduation Information
    • Library
    • Staff Directory
    • Our Teachers & Staff
  • Parents
    • 3 Initiatives
    • Emergency Plan
    • Back the Track
    • Coffee with the Principal
    • Registration >
      • New Student Registration
      • Returning Student Registration
    • From the Registrar
    • My Training for Parents
    • Parent Education Series
    • Parent Technology Support
    • PTSA
    • REMIND Messages
    • Schedule a Tour
    • School Cash
    • Attendance Office >
      • Attendance FAQs
      • Student Check-Out/Absence Notes >
        • Student Check-Out Form
    • Traffic Routes
    • Volunteer Now!
  • Students
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • Clubs and Activities >
      • Activities and Clubs
      • Student Council
    • Technology >
      • Chromebook Guide
      • Student Technology Support
    • Honors and Awards >
      • AP Scholar
      • National Merit
      • Trustee Award
    • How do I...? >
      • Dress Code
      • Final Exam Waiver Information
      • GPA
      • Lunch Info
      • Parking Permit
      • Schedule Change & Off Periods
      • Secondary School Information Guide
      • Student IDs
      • Textbook Request
      • Transcript Request
      • Tutoring Center
      • VOE for Drivers Ed
    • Seniors Information
    • Student Education Series
    • Summer Assignments
  • Quick Links
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • AHS Calendar
    • Austin ISD Website
    • Bell Schedule
    • Block Schedule
    • Feeder Schools >
      • O. Henry Middle School >
        • Barton Hills Elementary
        • Bryker Woods Elementary
        • Casis Elementary
        • Mathews Elementary
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Pease Elementary
        • Zilker Elementary
      • Small Middle School >
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Patton Elementary School
    • Naviance/Family Connection
    • Parent/Student Cloud
    • Student Check Out/Attendance Notes
    • Summer Assignments
    • Weekly Newsletter
    • Who to call...