Eanes ISD/Westlake CBE — Parent Guide: 90% Bar, Prior-Year Enrollment, 10-Day Deadline (2026-2027)
Eanes ISD (EISD) is a small, high-achievement district in southwest Austin — home to Westlake High School (the district's single comprehensive HS), Hill Country Middle School, and West Ridge Middle School. Westlake is one of Texas's top-performing HS by SAT scores, National Merit finalists, and postsecondary outcomes. EISD's CBE program reflects that — strict rules and a higher passing bar.
This is an independent guide. Texas CBE™ is not affiliated with EISD. Confirm specifics with your campus counselor.
Eanes ISD's CBE — the essentials
| Aspect | EISD rule |
|---|---|
| Passing bar | 90% — higher than the Texas state minimum of 80% |
| Eligibility | Only students enrolled in EISD for the previous school year are eligible to register — new families are not eligible until they have a full year at EISD. |
| Retest policy | Students scoring below 90% may retest one time — by registering and paying independently (not covered by EISD). |
| Frequency | Offered (and paid for) quarterly by EISD |
| Score deadline | Scores must be received by the 10th day of the school year to adjust the student's course schedule. |
| Graduation year restriction | CBE credit cannot be awarded for credit earned between January and May of the graduating year — student must enroll in the course at Westlake instead. |
| Prerequisites | Eligibility for a specific CBE subject may depend on grade level and/or completion of prerequisite courses. Review the Course Catalog first. |
| High school | Westlake High School (single comprehensive HS) |
The 90% + 10th-day + Jan-May rules together
EISD is one of the strictest CBE districts in Texas. Three rules interact:
- 90% required — 89% doesn't count.
- Scores by 10th day of school year — miss that deadline and the schedule can't be adjusted, even if you passed.
- Not for Jan-May of graduating year — seniors targeting their final semester can't use CBE; they must enroll.
Practically: EISD families plan CBE testing for summer, with results in hand before the 10th school day.
How EISD families typically use CBE
- Algebra 1 acceleration between middle school and 9th grade at Westlake.
- Geometry acceleration to reach Pre-Calc / AP Calc BC earlier.
- Foreign-language CBE — Eanes has a Chinese, Korean, and Spanish-heritage community.
- Social-studies acceleration (World Geography, World History, U.S. History).
What Texas CBE™ offers Eanes ISD families
- TEKS-aligned practice with full-length timed mocks — designed for the 90% target.
- 5-language platform — English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese.
- Free sample questions, no signup required.
- Full-course access $19.99 per subject for 6 months.
Three things to verify with your Westlake counselor
- Confirm your student was EISD-enrolled the previous school year — required eligibility gate.
- Test date so results arrive by the 10th school day.
- Whether your subject has prerequisites — check the Course Catalog first.
Related guides
- Austin ISD CBE — Parent Guide (also 90% bar)
- Round Rock ISD CBE — Parent Guide
- Leander ISD EA — Parent Guide
- CBE vs STAAR — parent decision guide
Sources
- Eanes ISD — Accelerated Academics: High School (Westlake).
- Eanes ISD — Accelerated Academics: 6th-8th Grade.
- Eanes ISD — Advanced Academics.
- Texas Education Code §28.023.
- 19 TAC §74.24.
General guidance based on publicly available information. Confirm current rules with your Westlake counselor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for an Eanes ISD/Westlake CBE?
90% — significantly higher than the Texas state minimum of 80% for CBE acceleration.
Who is eligible for Eanes ISD's CBE program?
Only students enrolled in EISD for the previous school year. Families new to EISD are not eligible until they've completed a full year in the district.
Can my Westlake student retake a CBE if they fail?
Yes — one time. Students scoring below 90% may retest once, by registering and paying independently. The retest is not paid for by EISD.
When must the CBE score be received?
By the 10th day of the school year — otherwise the course schedule cannot be adjusted.
Can seniors at Westlake use CBE for their final semester?
No. CBE credit cannot be awarded for credit earned between January and May of the graduating year — the student must enroll in the course at Westlake.
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