AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH

www.austin.k12.mn.us/ahs/Pages/default.aspx

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Austin Senior High School, located at 301 3rd St NW in Austin, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Austin Public Schools district. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while providing a variety of elective opportunities to cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Austin Senior High is deeply integrated into the cultural and social life of the city. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help promote school spirit and personal development. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for student engagement and community involvement, Austin Senior High continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of the youth in the Austin area.

1,345

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	420
Black	96
Asian	122
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	27

White
639 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
420 (31.2 %)
Asian
122 (9.1 %)
Black
96 (7.1 %)
Two or More
40 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
27 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)460-1800
Website:	http://www.austin.k12.mn.us/ahs/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	680
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* 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 9 426

Grade 10 348

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 279