In an environment of brotherhood, the Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy develops scholars who are empathetic, service-oriented problem-solvers, and lifelong learners who succeed in high school, college, career and life.

The all-boys academy in East Austin offers a world of opportunities from dual language, social justice, fine arts, athletics, science and engineering to help students achieve their greatest potential.

Garcia has student council, UT STEM Outreach, UT Neighborhood Network, Boy Scouts, e-Sports, cooking club, and math league. Garcia offers Career and Technical Education classes through Project Lead the Way, a national leader in science, technology, engineering, and math programs.

Community support is key to the students' success. Garcia connects each student with mentors and resources through the Cedric Benson Mentoring Program, Project MALES, Seedling, Mount Bonnell, the Colony Park Association, and other community partnerships. Garcia is part of the LBJ and Northeast families of schools. As early college high schools, LBJ and Northeast offer students the opportunity to earn college credit and graduate with an associate degree.