Overview
THE REFUGE is a public school in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 11 students. It is part of the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
DistrictUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78702
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480007113838
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment11
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino50.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %73%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)