The high school serves the communities of Austin, Creedmoor, Garfield, Mustang Ridge, Pilot Knob, Elroy, Webberville, and Hornsby Bend.

[citation needed] It was given a "recognized" rating by TEA (Texas Education Agency) for the 2008-2009 school year.

The Freshman Academy is the high-school's ninth-grade center which was formed to support incoming Freshmen.

The Go Center is a place where students find information and guidance in making college and career choices.

It consists of the school's college and career counselor and many tools that students of each grade level can use to prepare for and be informed on post-secondary education or the military.