Headwaters School
Headwaters School is an independent school in Austin, Texas serving students from early childhood through grade 12. Beginning with a Montessori foundation and progressing to the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme, we design vibrant learning environments across our three campuses.
We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers. Read more on our About page.
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Academics
Our students grow from a Montessori foundation in our Early Childhood and Elementary programs into an International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme in our high school. -
Student Life
Advisories, cultural dinners, project week, musical performances, open mic poetry, Model UN, chess club, student trips...life at Headwaters is full of unique opportunities to connect and learn! -
Athletics
All Middle & High School students have the opportunity to participate in our after-school sports program. Teams compete in a league with other schools in the Austin Private School Association and other local leagues.
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YEAR WE WERE FOUNDEDOur Middle & High School program was founded in 2001, followed closely by our Early Childhood & Elementary program in 2002. -
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Students on three campuses86 Early Childhood Students, 202 Elementary Students, 85 Middle School Students, and 109 High School Students. -
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Full-time faculty and staff membersAcross all three of our Austin campuses. -
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Average years of experience903 years of teaching experience combined! -
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Million in college scholarship offers since 2012Our College Planning program helps juniors and seniors choose the path that is right for them. -
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Athletic Teams in four SportsOur Middle and High School athletics program includes volleyball, flag football, basketball, and soccer. -
$477,310
Given in Financial Aid in 2021-2022To 19% of our students
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Welcoming New Staff for the 22-23 School Year!
We are very excited to welcome our new staff members to the community! Scroll down to see new faces from each campus. Welcome!Read More -
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Ted Talks May/June 2022: Rejoice All Ye Who Pass Through These Gates
One of the great joys of my job is that I get to participate in the end-of-year ceremonies on each of the campuses, which means that I often get to have conversations with parents, grandparents, and friends of the students.Read More -
The Current | Headwaters School May/June 2022 Edition
Check out the May/June 2022 edition of The Current, Headwaters community newsletter.Read More -
Austin Public Health COVID-19 Updates 6/9/2022
On June 9, 2022, Austin-Travis County crossed the threshold to raise our COVID-19 Community Level from low to medium.Read More
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Headwaters Calendar
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At Headwaters, we value our unique, open-minded, and mutually respectful school culture as much as we value our engaging and challenging academics. We are looking for families who share these values and who are committed to and excited about continual growth and development.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, hiring, or board membership processes.
Springs Campus
18 months to Pre-K