Serving 1,345 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 28:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Austin Senior High School's student population of 1,345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Austin Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1337 out of 1,860 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 75%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Austin Senior High School?
1,345 students attend Austin Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Austin Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Senior High School?
Austin Senior High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Senior High School offer ?
Austin Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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