Due to population growth, instruction was held at the First Baptist Church, the temporary State Capitol, and the Smith Opera House.

[5] The first dedicated Austin High School campus, located at 9th and Trinity Streets, opened in 1900.

[9] In 1975, Austin High School moved to its current building, designed by Jay W. Barnes II.

Other Austin High neighborhoods include Zilker, Westcreek, Barton Hills, Travis Country, and Tarrytown.

[13] As of November 2020, Austin High School is 54% non-Hispanic White, 35.3% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, and 2.3% Asian.

[14] In 2000 the school was 54% non-Hispanic White, 37% Hispanic and Latino, 8% black, and 2% Asian, reflecting the overall demographics of Austin.

[16] Austin High School offers many different athletic programs for students: football, basketball, tennis, golf, mountain biking, swimming, baseball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, cross country, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, and cheerleading.