Are you an Incoming 9th Grade Student for the 2026-2027 school year?

WELCOME to AKINS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

We welcome you as a potential student for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Akins Early College High School is an amazing high school that has 7 academies that focus on different career pathways for students.  Our school offers the most number of CTE programs than any other high school in Austin ISD.  If you are looking at potentially attending Akins Early College High School, we strongly encourage you to look at the different academies and see what career & college pathway you would like to take. Student transfers may be approved for students wanting to be in the P-TECH Programs in the Early College High School Academy.

Please scroll down to find additional information for incoming 9th graders. 

ACADEMY INFORMATION

 

Overview of Akins Academies

 

ABLLE Academy                                   Green Tech Academy                                       AHA Academy 

Social Services Academy                           STEM Academy                                       Early College Academy

 

 

             

Course Scheduling Information

We know that registering for high school can be overwhelming, so we have compiled all the information you need to assist you in selecting the right academy and courses.

In addition, Akins Counselors and Academy Coordinators will be visiting middle schools to provide in-person advising to students. Please scroll down to our important dates so you can prepare for our visit. 

Akins ECHS Transition Newsletter

Akins ECHS Boletin De Información

Presentations

  • Coming Soon 

Course Schedule Planning & Supporting Information

 

IMPORTANT DATES-WINTER 2026

January 14, 2026

Please come on by our Academy Fair on Wednesday 1/14/2026. This is our main open house to learn about all of our Akins programs and meet administrators, counselors, teachers, staff, and students. 

Time: 6pm-7:30 pm

Location: Akins Gym

January 28th

Academy Coordinators visit Bailey MS
January 30th  Academy Coordinators visit Mendez MS
February 2nd

Academy Coordinators visit Bedichek MS

February 4th  Academy Coordinators visit Paredes MS
Feb. 25th & 26th  Counselors visit Paredes MS
Feb. 27th  Counselors visit Mendez MS
March 2nd  Counselors visit Bedichek MS
March 10th  Counselors visit Bailey MS
March 11th 

Incoming 9th Grade Parent Information Night

Parents of all incoming 9th graders are welcome. Topics that will be covered include Akins General Info, Academies, Graduation Requirements, and Course Schedules. 

Location: Akins Library 

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

 

    If you would like to visit our campus, please contact our Parent Support Specialist,

    Ms. Connie Miralrio at (512) 841-9900 for more information.