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School Overview

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 cultivate identity formation, foster empathy, and embrace diversity to bring more peace to the world.
We guide our students to live authentically, think expansively, and create bravely.
Founded in 2001, we design vibrant learning environments across our three campuses: our Springs Campus (Early Childhood), our Creek Campus (Elementary), and our River Campus (Middle & High School).
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$17010
Enrollment
537
International Students
9%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
35%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:14
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
20

Matriculation

(2014-2017)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#8 Duke University 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#12 Northwestern University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#33 University of Rochester 1 +
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 Tulane University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#52 University of Washington 1 +
#61 Southern Methodist University 1 +
#61 University of Georgia 1 +
#66 Brigham Young University 1 +
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
LAC #14 Smith College 1 +
#72 Baylor University 1 +
#72 Rutgers University 1 +
#75 Clark University 1 +
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#86 University of Denver 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#89 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #23 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #47 Connecticut College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2017 2012-2015 Total
All schools 29 59
#3 Yale University 1 + 1
#4 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Columbia University 1 + 1
#8 Duke University 1 + 1 + 2
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#12 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#15 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 2
#18 Rice University 1 + 1
#21 Emory University 1 + 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 2
#23 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 2
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#30 Boston College 1 + 1
#32 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#33 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 + 2
#39 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#41 Tulane University 1 + 1 + 2
#41 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#41 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#51 University of Miami 1 + 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 + 2
#52 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 2
#57 George Washington University 1 + 1
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#61 University of Georgia 1 + 1 + 2
#61 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#61 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 2
#66 Brigham Young University 1 + 1 + 2
#66 Fordham University 1 + 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 + 2
#72 Rutgers University 1 + 1 + 2
#72 American University 1 + 1
#72 Baylor University 1 + 1 + 2
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#75 Clark University 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#75 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#82 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#82 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 + 2
#86 University of Tulsa 1 + 1
#86 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#89 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#89 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1 + 1
#89 University of San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#89 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 2
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#99 Drexel University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2017 2012-2015 Total
All schools 5 24
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1
#3 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#4 Middlebury College 1 + 1
#4 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#8 Carleton College 1 + 1
#9 Davidson College 1 + 1
#14 Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#14 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#14 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#19 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#23 Macalester College 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 2
#25 Bates College 1 + 1 + 2
#25 Colorado College 1 + 1
#32 Bucknell University 1 + 1 + 2
#35 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#40 Whitman College 1 + 1
#43 Occidental College 1 + 1
#43 Trinity College 1 + 1
#45 Bard College 1 + 1
#47 The University of the South 1 + 1
#47 Connecticut College 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

Sports

(4)
Basketball
American Football
Soccer
Volleyball

Contact Info

http://www.khabele.org/
801 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701
512-480-8142
g.georgakis@khabele.org
Texas

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 2001
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP
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Frequently Ask Questions about Headwaters School

Tell me a bit about Headwaters School.
Headwaters School is Co-ed private day school located in Texas, US. It was founded 2001 , and currently has about 537 students, 9.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.khabele.org/.
Does Headwaters School have rigorous academic requirements?
Headwaters School also have 35% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Headwaters School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2017, some students attended Stanford University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University and Cornell University.
What is the application requirement for Headwaters School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Headwaters School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Headwaters School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Headwaters School in 2024 is $17,010 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at g.georgakis@khabele.org .
Where is Headwaters School located?
Headwaters School is located in the State of Texas of USA. The closest major city is Austin, which is about 0 miles away from school. Most families can choose Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Headwaters School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Headwaters School is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Headwaters School has been favorited by 7 users.
How to start with an application with Headwaters School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Headwaters School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Headwaters School’s official site: http://www.khabele.org/ or call them at 512-480-8142.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Headwaters School?
Yes, here are few: Concordia High School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School-TX and The Griffin School.

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Nearby City

Austin, Texas
Austin, the capital of Texas, is an eclectic city nestled in the Hill Country. Known for its vibrant live-music scene, Austin is the birthplace of many country, blues, and rock legends. The city is also home to the University of Texas flagship campus. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy its many parks and lakes, ideal for hiking, biking, swimming, and boating. South of the city, the Circuit of the Americas raceway hosts the United States Grand Prix, attracting motorsport fans from around the world.
Population (2022) 757,688
Cost of Living Higher than average 2%
Nearby Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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