The district was recognized Nov. 12 by the Austin Chamber of Commerce for having the highest college application rate among students in Central Texas.

Hutto High School's class of 2013 had a 100 percent application rate to colleges and institutions of higher learning. This year's graduating class is already at 97 percent.

"This is another example of how hard counselors are working to get our students post-secondary ready," HISD Superintendent Doug Killian said. "What is most exciting is last year was our second time to achieve this milestone, and this year we are already approaching 100 percent again."