Austin High School

432 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Austin High School, located at 401 S Hwy 31 in Austin, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Austin community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, Austin High School plays an active role in the social fabric of the town. The school encourages student participation in various sports programs, clubs, and community service initiatives, which help instill a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and providing a supportive environment, the faculty and staff aim to equip their students with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining connected to their local heritage.

432

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Austin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
401 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scott County School District 1
Phone:	(812)794-8730
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 126

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 93