For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 1,924 students in Austin, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Austin, MN are Smec Alc, Austin Online Academy and Success East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Austin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Austin, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smec Alc, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Austin, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: 5-12
| 73 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Austin Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N. Broadway Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #77.
Austin Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #88.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1804
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smec Credit Recovery
Alternative School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Austin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Austin Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Horizon Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Mn Sheriff Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Mn Sheriff Ranch-correctional High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Smec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Targeted Services Summer Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Austin, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Austin, MN include Smec Alc, Austin Online Academy and Success East.
How many public high schools are located in Austin?
16 public high schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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