The Austin Area School District is a rural, public school district. It serves the Austin Borough as well as Keating, Portage, Sylvania and Wharton townships in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Austin Area School District encompasses approximately 228 square miles.
Serving 61 students in grades 7-12, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Austin Area JSHS covers the entire school district of Austin, PA, encompassing approximately 226.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #791 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
61 students attend Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Austin Area School District.
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