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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
$17,010
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 +

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 School 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 Day Tuition for Headwaters School?
The day tuition for Headwaters School in 2024 is $17,010 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and 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 the 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 do I complete an application for 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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Headwaters School?
Yes, here are few: Concordia High School, The Griffin School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School-TX.

The closest major city is Austin. You can find out more schools near Austin here.
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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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