Climate
The Central Texas climate is classified as “humid subtropical� with hot summers, while mild weather prevails during most of the winter. Luckily, freezing temperatures occur only about 25 days per year. Cold spells are short and seldom last more than two days. While summer days are hot, summer nights are usually pleasant. Most of the time, the moderate effects of the Gulf of Mexico limit daytime highs; however, they also add higher humidity. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The heaviest amounts of precipitation occur in May and September. Local up-to-date weather reports online: www.go-texas.net/Hill-Country/Weather www.news8austin.com/content/weather www.fox7.com www.kvue.com www.weareaustin.com/weather/weather www.kxan.com www.weather.com Annual Averages Precipitation: 31.35 in (79.63 cm) Snowfall: 0.8 in (2.0 cm) Wind speed: 7.9 mph (12.7 kph) Relative humidity: 67%
Getting Around
Airports | Roads & Highways | Railway Lines | Buses | Urban Transportation
Austin’s top-notch airport facilities, coupled with the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and major U.S. and state highways, makes Central Texas a convenient location for materials distribution and business travel. The city’s public transportation system and bicycle Lanes provide viable alternatives to driving, although motoring around town is still popular and convenient with several major highway routes. Three of the nation’s largest cities—Dallas, Houston and San Antonio—are less than 3 hours away by road. Laredo is a major port of entry between U.S. and Mexico and is only 4 hours from Austin on I-35. So many ways to travel...
Texas Department of Transportation www.dot.state.tx.us Online map source: www.mapquest.com www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_texas
Airports Austin Bergstrom International Airport Located on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, in southeast Austin on Texas Hwy. 71 near the intersection with U.S. Hwy. 183 and the NAFTA Highway (Interstate Hwy 35). The airport is eight miles from downtown and the State Capitol. For immediate assistance: 530.2242 www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport
Opened in 1999, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was designed to meet the needs of a fast-growing Central Texas community and continues to make improvements to uphold its reputation as one of the best in the nation. AirTran Airways a subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, KAAIR, American Airlines, Branson AirExpress, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways offer service to a total of 48 destinations in the U.S. and Mexico. A $20 million state-ofthe-art cargo facility opened in 1997, making Central Texas an ideal region for distribution. Approximately 114,667,700 lbs million pounds of cargo were shipped from ABIA between January and September 2010. In 2011 a total of 6,000,000 travelers passed through Austin Bergstrom. The art, artisan and cultural expression in the Barbara Jordan Terminal of Austin Bergstrom International Airport contributes to a sense of arrival into Central Texas by communicating numerous literal and symbolic references to the region’s geography, landmarks, history, diverse cultures, and the spirit of the people and what they hold
valuable. It is filled with local restaurants, shops, art, and even a courtyard in the Barbara Jordan Terminal with a stage that routinely hosts live music performances by Austin area musicians. For the sixth consecutive year Austin’s airport was ranked fourth among airports in North America, by Airport Council International’s (ACI) 2011 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) passenger survey. Austin Executive Airport (6R4) Open to the public 6012 Aviation Dr, Pflugerville, 78660 www.austinexecutiveairport.com 247.7678
Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU) Open to the public 500 Terminal Dr, Georgetown, 78628 http://airport.georgetown.org 930.3666 Lago Vista - Rusty Allen Airport (RYW): Publicly owned, open to the public. 304 Flightline Rd, Lago Vista, 78645 http://raapoa.com 267.4573 Lakeway Airpark (3R9): Privately owned, open to the public. 115 Flying Scot, Lakeway, 78734 www.3r9.org | 261.4385 Kittie Hill (77T) Open to the public 17851 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd, Leander, 78641 259.0350 San Marcos Municipal Airport (HYI): . Publicly owned, open to the public. 1807 Airport Dr, Ste. 200, San Marcos, 78666 www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/index.aspx?page=84 353.2379 Shoreline Ranch Airport (1TX4): Private 18207 Travis Dr, Lago Vista, 78645 267.3773
Roads & Highways Major Thoroughfares • Interstate Highway 35 (runs through Laredo, San Antonio, San Marcos, Austin, Waco, Dallas/Fort Worth) • U.S. Highway 183 • U.S. Highway 290 • State Highway 71 • FM 620 • SH 29 • State Loop 1 (nicknamed MoPac for the historic Missouri Pacific Railway line that runs along it) • State Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) • SH 130 will connect to I-35 north of Georgetown and to I-10 east of San Antonio when completed. Toll Roads www.texastollways.com
936.0980 The Central Texas Turnpike System relieve congestion to I-35 and surrounding roads within Travis & Williamson counties. Consists of 3 major parts: • SH 130 - a 4 Ln, 49 mile tollway east of I-35 that runs from north of Georgetown to U.S. 183 in southeast Travis County. • SH 45 North - a 4 to 6 Ln, 13 mile tollway with limited frontage roads extending from Ridgeline Boulevard west of U.S. 183 to SH 130. • Loop 1 - a 6 Ln, 3 mile tollway with limited frontage roads extending from Parmer Ln. to SH 45 North. www.texastollways.com Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization provides information about toll Roads, Road construction, regional rapid transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects. www.campotexas.org For Austin Area Toll Roads click here
Railway Lines Amtrak’s Texas Eagle Runs from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, with connecting service to Los Angeles, CA. www.texaseagle.com San Marcos Amtrak Station www.amtrak.com 800.872.7245 Austin Steam Train These leisurely historic rides include the Hill Country Flyer, Bertram Flyer, River City Flyer, and Twilight Flyer. www.austinsteamtrain.org 477.8468
Buses Greyhound Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 2,300 destinations with 13,000 daily departures across North America. 916 E. Koenig Ln, Austin, 78751 www.greyhound.com 458.4463 Capital Area Rural Transportation System Serving the Texas counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, and non-urbanized areas of Travis and Williamson Counties http://ridecarts.com 1.800.456.7433 (or in Austin call 478.7433) Capital Metro www.capmetro.org 474.1200 or 800.474.1201 Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) transports over 130,000 passengers a day. On most buses the fee is $1.00, but rides are free on Ozone Days (check www.austintexas.gov for Ozone Days). Current UT and ACC ID card holders ride free; other students with valid school IDs ride for half the cost. Frequent rider discounts are available. Schedules can be picked up at most libraries, HEB and Randall’s supermarkets, Capital Metro ticket sales outlets and online. www.goestores.com/home.aspx?Merchant=capitalmetron Capital Metro makes it easy to get around by bus with their online Trip Planner: www.capmetro.org/planner or just call to plan your trip. Route 100 Airport Flyer travels to ABIA and is a great alternative to avoid airport parking. 2910 E. 5th St, 78702
Capital MetroRail is a 32-mile starter line that provides service to commuters during peak morning and afternoon hours. MetroRail operates on existing freight tracks and has nine stations from Leander to Downtown Austin. Capital Metro is developing plans to increase frequency and expand the days and hours of service. Any expansion will require additional resources for purchasing more vehicles, building more railroad track and other infrastructure. For Capital MetroRail Map click here All Systems Go is our region’s long-range transportation plan that addresses the pressures of rapid regional population growth in the Greater Austin area. It is a roadmap to cut through traffic congestion and help ensure that our communities remain great places to live, work and play. Thousands of citizens helped create the plan, which includes Capital MetroRail, Capital MetroRapid, expanded Local and Express bus services, more Park & Ride locations and possible future rail services in Central Texas. For All System Go Map click here
Urban Transportation Services Metrocycle Pedycabs 100% human powered safe and fun rides throughout DT Austin. www.metrocyclecab.com 825.1276
Austin
City Factiods | Important Phone Numbers | Population | Economy | Education Healthcare and Community Services | Art | Attractions & Recreation | Parks | Sports
Live Music Capital of the World Austin is truly a city with heart and soul. It brims with both southern tradition and quirky eccentricity. The area is politically charged and culturally rich. A high-tech, big city meets a low-key, college town. A city far from ordinary, it’s the kind of place where you check your worries at the city limits sign, trade in suits for something a bit more casual and prepare for experiences you’ll find only in Austin.
Austin Factoids
A Brief History of Austin 1838: Austin was recommended as the site for the new capital by Mirabeau B. Lamar, Vice President of the young Republic of Texas. Lamar dreamed that the beautiful area around Waterloo, a city that once stood on the banks of the Colorado River, would become “the seat of a future empire.” As president of the Republic in 1839, Lamar recommended the site to a congressional commission appointed to pick the new capital. Despite Sam Houston’s objections, the commission chose Lamar’s site, now present-day Austin.
Area code: 512
1840: Austin population was 856
Time zone: Central
1873: Gracy Title Company was established
Founding Date: 1839
1881: Austin public schools admit their first classes
Original name: Waterloo (Capital of the Republic of Texas)
1882: The cornerstone for Old Main, the first building at UT, was dedicated November 17. The following September, the first 221 UT students attended class.
City population: 790,390 (2010 U.S. Census) Total City of Austin land area: 297.90 sq. mi. (2010) Mayor: Lee Leffingwell
1888: The Capitol building was dedicated on May 16. 1893: The Great Granite Dam on the Colorado River is constructed. This dam would later be replaced by a series of government-funded dams.
County: Travis County Judge: Samuel T. Biscoe Average days of sunshine per year: 300
1917: Barton Springs Pool becomes part of the city park, which would be later known as Zilker Park. 1941: Lake Travis is created by the impounding of the Colorado River and the completion of Mansfield Dam.
Average temperature: 70° F 1982: The 360 bridge is erected Elevation: 125 to 1000 ft. above sea level Distance to the Border: It is 225 miles from the Mexican border. San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas are all within 200 miles of Austin. Dress: Spring, summer and fall are all suitable for shorts, short sleeves and light dresses. In winter, a sweater or light jacket may be needed. A few days of the year during the colder months may require a heavy coat. Surrounding Counties: Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Blanco For Austin Area Map Click here
Population
Austin-area growth rate ranks 2nd in nation
American-Statesman Population & Diversity Austin boasts a diverse labor force in its young, growing and talented population. There were 48,167 students were enrolled at the University in Texas Austin in Spring of 2010. In fact, over one quarter of Austin holds a Bachelor’s Degree. Almost half the region’s population is in peak working age; 20-44, which lends itself to a strong entrepreneurial culture with creative energy. Population by Race & Origin (Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area 2010 US Census Bureau)
Male Female Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 29 years 30 to 34 years 35 to 39 years 40 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70 to 74 years 75 to 79 years 80 to 84 years 85 years and over Median age (years)
790,390 399,738
50.6 %
57,982
7.3 %
390,652 50,407 42,685 51,525 87,378 88,116 75,570 64,052 52,680 49,403 45,933 39,333 29,631 18,679 12,285 9,624 7,500 7,607 31.0
The Austin metro area added 67,230 people during the 15month period (which ranked 10th in the nation), or 4,482 a month. Travis County had the majority of that gain, with 38,858. In Travis County, migration, which the Census Bureau defines as including domestic and international migration, accounted for 61.5 percent of the 38,858 population increase from April 2010 to July 2011. Of that figure, 17,453 was domestic, according to today’s data.
Population by Age & Sex (Demographic Profile Date: 2010 US Census Bureau)
Total Austin city Population
According to new census population estimates Austin-Round Rock- San Marcos ranking as the nation’s second fastest growing metro area between April 2010 and July 2011, with a 3.9 percent population increase. The new estimates put the Austin metro area’s population at 1.78 million.
49.4 % 6.4 % 5.4 % 6.5 %
11.1% 11.1% 9.6 % 8.1%
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3.7 % 2.4 % 1.6 % 1.2 % 0.9 % 1%
For the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, which includes Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties, migration accounted for 65 percent of net population increase. Domestic migra- tion accounted for more than 82 percent of that portion.
Top 5 fastest growing U.S. metro areas, by percentage 1. Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, Wash., 4.3 percent increase 2. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, 3.9 3. Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Ga, 3.4 4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 3.0 5. Raleigh-Cary, N.C, 2.9 Top 5 fastest growing metro areas in Texas, by percentage 1. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, 3.9 2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 3.0 3. El Paso, 2.5 4. Midland, 2.5 5. Laredo, 2.5 City & State Organizations City of Austin website www.austintexas.gov Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce www.austinchamber.com 478.9383 Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau www.austintexas.org 474.5171 or 800.926.2282 The Austin Housing Finance Corporation www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-housing-financecorporation 974.3100
Economy
County Human Resources Departments
Austin is not only an enjoyable and enriching city in which to live, but a great place to work and do business. Many companies prefer Austin to places like New York City or Los Angeles because of the low cost of living, rapidly developing real estate market and well-educated and diverse workforce. Explore the major industries shaping our city and area employment opportunities.
Austin www.austintexas.gov/department/human-resources 974.3210 Travis County Human Resources www.co.travis.tx.us 854.9165
Employment Cost of Living By Industry (Austin City Statistical Area - 2011 Texas Workforce Commission, Current Employment Statistics.)
Total non-farm Construction, natural resources, & mining
791,400 39,500
(Cost of living index ACCRA 2010) Note: The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures differences between areas in the cost of consumer goods and services, excluding taxes and non-consumer expenditures. It measures the relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average for a participating place, both metropolitan and non-metropolitan, equals 100, and each participant’s index is read as a percentage of the
Manufacturing
average for all places.
49,900
Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation, warehousing, & utilities Information Financial activities Professional & business services Educational & health services Leisure & hospitality
41,900
Cost of Living Index, 2012
83,900 13,300 20,100 44,100
116,300 90,900 89,900
Other services
33,500
Government
168,100
Unemployment Rates Estimates
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Greater Austin Region Top 25 major Employers Summer 2012 Excludes hospitals and other care providers, school districts, and other local governments agencies. www.austinchamber.com
Activision Blizzard Advanced Micro Devices Apple Austin Community College Applied Materials AT&T Charles Schwab Dell Farmers Insurance Group Flextronics (formerly Solectron) Freescale Semiconductor Harte-Hanks Response Management
1,200 2,850 3,500 5,682 2,250 3,450 1,100
16,000 1,500 2,113 5,000 1,500
Economic Development Organizations Austin Technology Incubator 3925 W. Braker Ln, Ste. 400, Austin 78705 www.ati.utexas.edu 305.0000 Better Business Bureau 1005 La Posada, Austin 78752 www.central.bbb.org 445.2911 Big Austin, Business Investment Growth 1050 E. 11th St, Ste. 350, Austin 78702 www.bigaustin.org 928.8010 Business Solutions Center One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin 78704 www.cityofaustin.org/sbdp/bsc.htm 974.7786 Texas Workforce Commission www.twc.state.tx.us State of Texas www.window.state.tx.us Greater Austin Chamber
Hospira IBM Corp. Intel Corp. Lower Colorado River Authority National Instruments Progressive Insurance Co. Samsung Austin Semiconductor Sears Customer Care State Farm Insurance Co. Texas State University-San Marcos* University of Texas at Austin Wells Fargo Bank Texas Whole Foods Market
1,200 6,239 6,239 2,264 2,534 1,186
210 Barton Springs Rd, Ste. 400, Austin 78704 www.austinchamber.org 478.9383 Texas Economic Development & Tourism (Office of the Governor) P.O. Box 12428, Austin 78711 www.governor.state.tx.us/ecodevo 463.2000
2,400 1,500 2,000 6,304
25,974 1,455 1,779
Education
Public Schools Requirements for Registering for Public School: To register and enroll your child in the school that he or she is zoned to attend, bring the following to school: • The child’s birth certificate or other proof of age identity • Proof of your identity and resident dress (driver’s license and utility bill) • A record of your child’s current immunizations signed by a doctor. Your child may be eligible to enroll provisionally if the required immunization process has begun. Texas law requires that a child must be enrolled by the child’s parent or guardian or another person with legal control of the child under a court order. It also requires the district to record the name, address, and date of birth of the person enrolling the student. For more about public education in Texas, visit: www.tea.state.tx.us
Education is a priority in the Central Texas area with many accredited options to choose from. Higher education is very accessible in the Austin region, with several area universities, colleges, and many career and vocational schools available to serve the growing needs of a population hungry for knowledge. Top 10 Colleges & Universities
School District Locator Handy interactive map tool for finding school district boundaries and school locations: http://wgisprd.tea.state.tx.us/SDL/ For School Districts Map Click here Austin ISD 1111 W. 6th St, 78703 www.austin.isd.tenet.edu 414.1700
Ranked by total enrollment as of fall 2010 2010-2011 Central Texas Public School
Austin Business Journal 2012 Book Of Lists
Accountability Rating System E = Exemplary | R = Recognized A = Academically Acceptable
1- University of Texas at Austin Enrollment: 51,195 P.O. Box Z, 78713 www.utexas.edu 471.3434 2 - Austin Community College District Enrollment: 44,100 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, 78752 www.austincc.edu 223.7000 3 - Texas State University-San Marcos Enrollment: 32,572 601 University Dr, San Marcos, 78666 www.txstate.edu 245.2111 4 - St. Edward’s University Enrollment: 5,454 3001 S. Congress Ave. 78704 www.stedwards.edu 448.8400 5 - Concordia University Texas Enrollment: 2,573 11400 Concordia University Dr, 78726 www.concordia.edu 313.3000 6 - Southwestern University Enrollment: 1,373 1001 E. University Ave. 78626 www.southwestern.edu 863.651 7 - Huston-Tillotson University Enrollment: 901 900 Chicon SI. 78702 www.htu.edu 505.3006 8 -Devry University - Austin Enrollment: 357 11044 Research Blvd., Ste. B-100 78759 www.devry.edu 231.2500
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Del Valle Dripping Springs Eanes Elgin Florence Georgetown Granger Hays Hutto Jarrell Johnson City Lago Vista Lake Travis Leander Liberty Hill Lockhart Luling Manor Marble Falls Pflugerville Round Rock San Marcos Taylor Wimberley
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L = Academically Unacceptable | X = Not Rated (Other) 9 - Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 512 78757 Enrollment: 213 www.aoma.edu 454.1188
10 - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Enrollment: 197 100 E. 27th SI. 78705 www.austinseminary.edu 404.4800 Top 10 Career & Tech Schools Ranked by total enrollment as of fall 2010 Austin Business Journal 2012 Book Of Lists 1 - New Horizons Computer Learning Center 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Ste. 100, 78752 Enrollment: 3,138 www.nhcomputerlearning.com 349·955 2 - Everest Institute Enrollment: 1,721 9100 E. Hwy. 290, Ste. 100, 78724 www.cci.edu 928.1933 3 - Austin Institute of Real Estate Enrollment: 1,715 8828 Research Blvd, 78758 www.austininstitute.com 453.0900 4 - Southern Careers Institute Enrollment: 740 2301 S. Congress Ave, Ste. 27, 78704 www.scitexas.edu 432.140 5 - Virginia College at Austin Enrollment: 700 6301 E. Hwy. 290, 78723 www.vc.edu 371.3500 6 - CyberTex Institute of Technology Enrollment: 700 6300 La Calma Dr, Ste. 350, 78752 www.cybertexit.com 454.6116 7 - The Academy of Health Care Professions Enrollment: 442 6505 Airport Blvd, Ste. 102, 78752 www.ahcp.edu 892.2835 8 - Allied Health Careers Enrollment: 400 5424 W. Hwy. 290, Ste. 105, 78735 www.alliedhealthcareers.net 892.5210
Top 10 Private Schools Ranked by total enrollment as of fall 2010 Austin Business Journal 2012 Book Of Lists 1 - Regents School of Austin Inc. (K - 12th) Enrollment: 902 3230 Travis Country Circle, 78735 www.regentsschool.com 99.8095 2 - St. Andrew’s Episcopal School (1st - 12th ) Enrollment: 831 1112 W. 31st St, 78705 www.sasaustin.org 299.9800 3 - Brentwood Christian School (PreK4 - 12th) Enrollment: 670 11908 N. Lamar Blvd, 78753 www.brentwoodchristian.org 835.5983 4 - St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (6th - 12th) Enrollment: 664 6500 St. Stephen’s Dr, 78746 www.sstx.org 327.1213 5 - Hyde Park Baptist Schools (K - 12th) Enrollment: 550 3901 Speedway St, 78751 www.hpbs.org 465.8331 6 - Holy Family Catholic School (PreK - 8th) Enrollment: 484 9400 Neenah Ave, 78717 www.holyfamilycs.org 246.4455 7 - Round Rock Christian Academy (PreK - 12th) Enrollment: 480 301 N. Lake Creek Dr, 78681 www.rrca-tx.org 255.4491 8 - Hill Country Christian School of Austin (PreK - 12th) Enrollment: 465 12124 N. RR 620, 78750 www.hccsa.org 331.7036 9 - Veritas Academy (PreK - 12th) Enrollment: 428 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749
9 - Lauterstein-Conway Massage School Enrollment: 225 4701-B Burnet Rd, 78756 www.tlcschool.com 374.9222 10 - MediaTech Institute Enrollment: 85 200 Academy Dr, Ste. A, 78704 www.mediatech.edu 447.2002
www.veritasacademy.net 891.1673 10 - St. Theresa’s Catholic School (PreK - 8th) Enrollment: 425 4311 Small Dr, 78731 www.st-theresa.org 451.7105 Homeschools
Charter Schools
Austin Area Homeschoolers www.main.org/aah
Open-enrollment charter schools are public schools that have the flexibility to adapt to the educational needs of individual students. Openenrollment charter schools vary in mission and model, serving a wide range of students, many with needs beyond the one-size-fits-all traditional public school.
Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas (CHEACT) P.O. Box 141998, Austin 78714 www.homeschool-life.com/tx/cheact/ 450.0070
Texas Charter Schools Association www.txcharterschools.org
Texas Home School Coalition P.O. Box 6747, Lubbock 79493 www.thsc.org 806.744.4441
MISSION TYPES RTC/JDC: Serves students in a residential setting or who have been ordered or assigned to attend the school by a court of law. College Prep: A public charter school with a stated mission to prepare students for a 4-year college degree. Alternative/Dropout Recovery: Serve students who have dropped out of school or are at-risk of dropping out of school based on the statutory definition. Special Mission: Serve students in any grade level with a distinctive area of foci. Schools in this category include schools such as fine arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) American Youthworks Charter School (9-12) School Type: Alternative/Dropout Recovery 216 E. 4th St, 78701 www.americanyouthworks.org 744.1900 American Youthworks Charter School South Campus (9-12) School Type: Alternative/Dropout Recovery 1901 E. Ben White Blvd, 78741 www.americanyouthworks.org 744.1900 Austin Can Academy Charter School (9-12) School Type: Alternative/Dropout Recovery 2406 Rosewood, 78702 www.texanscan.org 477.4226 Austin Discovery School (KG-6) School Type: Special Mission
Libraries The University of Texas Has 17 libraries on campus with one of the largest collections in the nation: www.lib.utexas.edu Austin Public Libraries Multiple Austin locations http://library.austintexas.gov/locations Faulk Central Library 800 Guadalupe St, 78701 974.7400 Austin History Center 810 Guadalupe St, 78701 974.7480 Carver Branch 1161 Angelina St, 78702 974.1010 Cepeda Branch 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd, 78702
974.7372 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill 5125 Convict Hill Rd, 78749 974.9900 Howson Branch 2500 Exposition Blvd, 78703
8509 FM 969, Ste. 200, 78724 www.austindiscoveryschool.org 674.0700
Cedars International Academy (PK-8) School Type: Special Mission 8416 N. IH-35, 78753 www.cedars-academy.org 419.1551 The East Austin College Prep (6-12) School Type: College Prep 6002 Jain Ln, 78721 www.eaprep.org 287.5000 Eden Park Academy (KG-8) School Type: Special Mission 6216 Manchaca Rd, Bldg. D, 78746 www.edenparkacademy.com 383.0614 George M. Kometzky School (KG-12) School Type: RTC/JDC/JJAEP do not publish address www.utexas.edu/ce/ucs/ 695.6596 Ischool High of Austin (9-12) School Type: College Prep 1835-A Kramer Ln. Ste. 500, 78758 316.3663 Harmony School of Science - Austin (6-12) School Type: College Prep 11800 Stonehollow Dr, 78758 www.hssaustin.org 821.1700 Harmony School of Excellence (KG-8) School Type: College Prep 2100 E. St. Elmo Rd, 78744 www.hseaustin.org 693.0000 Helping Hand Home (KG-12) School Type: RTC/JDC/JJAEP 3804 Ave. B, 78751 www.helpinghandhome.org 459.3353 Kipp Austin Collegiate (9-12) School Type: College Prep 8509 FM 969, Bldg. C, 78724 www.kipphouston.org 637.6870
974.8800
Little Walnut Creek Branch 835 W. Rundberg Ln, 78758 974.9860 Manchaca Road Branch 5500 Manchaca Rd, 78745 974.8700 Milwood Branch 12500 Amherst Dr, 78727 974.9880 North Village Branch 2505 Steck Ave, 78757 974.9960 Oak Springs Branch 3101 Oak Springs Dr, 78702 974.9920 Old Quarry Branch 7051 Village Center Dr, 78731 974.8860 Pleasant Hill Branch 211 E. William Cannon Dr, 78745 974.3940 Recycled Reads Bookstore 5335 Burnet Rd, 78756 323.5123 Ruiz Branch 1600 Grove Blvd, 78741 974.7500 St. John Branch 7500 Blessing Ave, 78752 974.7570 Southeast Austin Community Branch 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, 78744 974.8840 Spicewood Springs Branch 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, 78759 974.3800 Terrazas Branch 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St, 78702 974.3625 Twin Oaks Branch 1800 S. Fifth St, 78704 974.9980
National Elite Gymnastics (KG-12) School Type: RTC/JDC/JJAEP 7632 W. Hwy 71, 78735 www.neg-usa.com 288.9722 NYOS - Magnolia Mccullough Campus (PK-03) School Type: Special Mission 8007 Gessner,78753 www.nyos.org 275.1593 Premier HS of North Austin (6-12) School Type: Alternative/Dropout Recovery 1835-A Kramer Ln, Ste 600, 78758 www.premierhighschools.com 832.0965 Premier HS Of Austin (KG-12) School Type: Alternative/Dropout Recovery 1701 W. Ben White, #100A, 78704 www.premierhighschools.com 444.8442 Settlement Home (KG-12) School Type: RTC/JDC/JJAEP 1600 Payton Gin Rd, 78758 www.settlementhome.org 836.2150 TNC Campus - Texas Neurorehabilitation Center (KG-12) School Type: RTC/JDC/JJAEP 1106 W. Dittmar Rd,78745 www.texasneurorehab.com 444.4835 University of Texas El Charter School (PK-05) School Type: Special Mission 2200 E. 6th St, 78702 495.9705
University Hills Branch 4721 Loyola Ln, 78723 974.9940 Windsor Park Branch 5833 Westminster Dr, 78723 974.9840 Yarborough Branch 2200 Hancock Dr, 78756 974.8820