Serving 407 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin High School's student population of 407 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Austin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin High School's ranking?
Austin High School is ranked #1313 out of 1,763 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 50-54%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Austin High School?
407 students attend Austin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Austin High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin High School?
Austin High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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