Austin High School is a public high school located in Austin, Indiana.
Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Austin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Austin, IN, covering approximately 31.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin High School's student population of 429 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Motto
Where Eagles Soar
School Rankings
Austin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1254 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin High School's ranking?
Austin High School is ranked #1254 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Austin High School often compared to?
Austin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scottsburg Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin High School?
The graduation rate of Austin High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Austin High School?
429 students attend Austin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Austin High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin High School?
Austin High School has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Austin High School offer ?
Austin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin High School part of?
Austin High School is part of Scott County School District 1.
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