The mobility index for Austin High School is very high - 17 percent. To help to ease the apprehension of new students, counselors had a reception to welcome them to Austin and more than 100 students attended. They're coming to us from all over the country. He is also enthused about the 15 or so Pacelli High School students who take classes at Austin High School. They're just nice people.
Most students attend seven periods per day.
Each period is 50 minutes, with a six-minute break in between so students can walk to their next class. Lunch period is a half-hour long. An extended break between second and third period has brought a greater sense of unity among the student body, Brown said. Between 300 to 400 students gather in the commons area, talking, drinking water or juice and eating rolls. We're still identifying what Austin wants to be remembered for, known for.