Austin High School is a public high school in Austin, Minnesota, United States. It is part of Austin Public Schools, established in 1857. The home of the Packers, the school has over 1,250 students; AHS prides itself on having strong academics, athletics, and fine arts.
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, Austin Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Austin, MN, encompassing approximately 143.3 square miles and generally allowing for a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Senior High School's student population of 1,485 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Empower, Accelerate
School Rankings
Austin Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Senior High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1340 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Packers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Senior High School's ranking?
Austin Senior High School is ranked #1340 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Austin Senior High School often compared to?
Austin Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southland Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Austin Senior High School is 78%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Austin Senior High School?
1,485 students attend Austin Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Austin Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Senior High School?
Austin Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Austin Senior High School offer ?
Austin Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Senior High School part of?
Austin Senior High School is part of Austin Public School District.
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