Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Austin Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 177 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Austin Area Junior/Senior High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Austin Area School District in Pennsylvania. Despite its modest size of just 70 students, this school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, maintains high graduation rates, and has relatively low dropout rates.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 77.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 56.9% for the district and 53% for the state. Austin Area Junior/Senior High School also spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $20,209 to $22,041 in recent years, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 12.1, both of which suggest the school is well-resourced and able to provide a quality education. When compared to nearby schools like Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School, Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School, and Cameron County Junior/Senior High School, Austin Area Junior/Senior High School generally outperforms these schools on key metrics.

Overall, Austin Area Junior/Senior High School appears to be a standout in the region, with its small size, strong academic performance, and efficient use of resources making it an attractive option for families in the area. The school's consistent ranking among the top high schools in Pennsylvania and its high SchoolDigger star rating further demonstrate its quality and the value it provides to its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720-9601

(814) 647-8603

District: Austin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,304

Feeder schools for Austin Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Austin Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Pacific Islander:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Austin Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 99.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Austin Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 74.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.4%), Pacific Islander (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Austin Area Junior/Senior High School employs 6.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School is $21,304.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area Junior/Senior High School 4^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Austin Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area Junior/Senior High School 177^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Austin Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Austin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area School District 50^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	38.83	476^th	643	26.0%
2004	34.25	506^th	663	23.7%
2005	50.46	419^th	687	39.0%
2006	25.14	605^th	736	17.8%
2007	37.06	547^th	749	27.0%
2008	51.24	450^th	753	40.2%
2009	57.78	395^th	770	48.7%
2010	52.97	477^th	805	40.7%
2011	50.50	511^th	825	38.1%
2013	58.10	395^th	758	47.9%
2015	37.39	545^th	835	34.7%
2016	50.34	479^th	870	44.9%
2017	49.08	481^st	877	45.2%
2018	67.97	278^th	861	67.7%
2019	72.50	233^rd	891	73.8%
2021	68.84	224^th	797	71.9%
2022	80.75	132^nd	883	85.1%
2023	54.27	425^th	893	52.4%
2024	98.20	4^th	891	99.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.29	382^nd	681	43.9%
2024	97.42	12^th	673	98.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	28.31	475^th	583	18.5%
2004	66.46	218^th	590	63.1%
2005	42.02	427^th	593	28.0%
2006	8.21	566^th	604	6.3%
2007	24.68	524^th	615	14.8%
2008	57.99	310^th	621	50.1%
2009	39.94	469^th	632	25.8%
2010	50.77	389^th	649	40.1%
2011	69.51	215^th	660	67.4%
2012	77.44	110^th	664	83.4%
2013	47.13	382^nd	591	35.4%
2014	62.67	237^th	580	59.1%
2016	9.87	589^th	677	13.0%
2018	61.03	345^th	673	48.7%
2019	72.43	206^th	693	70.3%
2022	65.45	244^th	634	61.5%
2023	84.11	86^th	674	87.2%
2024	72.89	177^th	686	74.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.09	113^th	577	80.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1989	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1990	121	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	122
1991	106	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	109
1992	101	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	104
1993	102	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	105
1994	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
1995	95	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	97
1996	95	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	97
1997	102	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	103
1998	101	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	103
1999	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	107
2000	125	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	126
2001	127	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	128
2002	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
2003	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
2004	122	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
2005	122	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	123
2006	118	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	121
2007	121	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	123
2008	114	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
2009	107	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	109
2010	112	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2011	108	2	0	0	0	0	110
2012	106	1	0	0	0	0	107
2013	94	1	0	0	0	0	95
2014	91	1	0	0	0	0	92
2015	83	1	0	0	0	0	84
2016	48	1	0	0	0	0	49
2017	90	0	0	0	0	0	90
2018	79	0	0	0	0	0	79
2019	84	1	0	0	0	0	85
2020	87	1	0	2	0	1	91
2021	87	1	0	1	1	1	91
2022	61	0	0	1	1	0	63
2023	68	0	0	1	1	0	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	13.5	10.3	n/a
1989	127	13.5	9.4	n/a
1990	122	13.5	9.0	0
1991	109	12.3	8.8	n/a
1992	104	10.0	10.4	n/a
1993	105	10.5	10.0	n/a
1994	105	10.6	9.9	n/a
1995	97	9.6	10.1	n/a
1996	97	9.6	10.1	n/a
1997	103	9.6	10.7	n/a
1998	103	11.6	8.9	n/a
1999	107	9.6	11.1	n/a
2000	126	9.6	13.1	0
2001	128	8.6	14.9	0
2002	130	8.6	15.1	0
2003	130	8.6	15.1	0
2004	122	8.6	14.2	0
2005	123	8.6	14.3	0
2006	121	8.6	14.1	0
2007	123	7.6	16.2	0
2008	115	9.3	12.4	n/a
2009	109	9.4	11.6	n/a
2010	113	9.1	12.3	45.1
2011	110	11.6	9.4	37.3
2012	107	10.4	10.2	43
2013	95	8.9	10.5	38.9
2014	92	8.9	10.2	44.6
2015	84	7.0	12.0	42.9
2016	49	8.0	6.1	44.9
2017	90	8.5	10.5	n/a
2018	79	8.4	9.3	n/a
2019	85	8.4	10.0	25.9
2020	91	7.8	11.5	n/a
2021	91	7.4	12.1	25.3
2022	63	5.9	10.5	27
2023	70	6.2	11.2	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	140	13.5	10.3	n/a
1989	127	13.5	9.4	n/a
1990	122	13.5	9.0	0
1991	109	12.3	8.8	n/a
1992	104	10.0	10.4	n/a
1993	105	10.5	10.0	n/a
1994	105	10.6	9.9	n/a
1995	97	9.6	10.1	n/a
1996	97	9.6	10.1	n/a
1997	103	9.6	10.7	n/a
1998	103	11.6	8.9	n/a
1999	107	9.6	11.1	n/a
2000	126	9.6	13.1	0
2001	128	8.6	14.9	0
2002	130	8.6	15.1	0
2003	130	8.6	15.1	0
2004	122	8.6	14.2	0
2005	123	8.6	14.3	0
2006	121	8.6	14.1	0
2007	123	7.6	16.2	0
2008	115	9.3	12.4	n/a
2009	109	9.4	11.6	n/a
2010	113	9.1	12.3	45.1
2011	110	11.6	9.4	37.3
2012	107	10.4	10.2	43
2013	95	8.9	10.5	38.9
2014	92	8.9	10.2	44.6
2015	84	7.0	12.0	42.9
2016	49	8.0	6.1	44.9
2017	90	8.5	10.5	n/a
2018	79	8.4	9.3	n/a
2019	85	8.4	10.0	25.9
2020	91	7.8	11.5	n/a
2021	91	7.4	12.1	25.3
2022	63	5.9	10.5	27
2023	70	6.2	11.2	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$784 (3.6%)	$21,257 (96.4%)	$22,041
2020	$418 (2.1%)	$19,790 (97.9%)	$20,209
2021	$1,096 (5.0%)	$20,838 (95.0%)	$21,934
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$21,304 (100.0%)	$21,304

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 425^th of 893 Middle schools	21.4%
Ranks 206^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 674 High schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	35.3	8.3	27%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	70.6	41.7	28.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	64.7	33.3	31.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	72.8	54.6	18.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	72.7	63.6	9.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
All Grades Math (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	37	50	13%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	70.6	41.7	28.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Austin Area Junior/Senior High School)	66.7	53.8	12.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	70	17.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	84	68	19%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.9%	31.4%	5.5%

Schools Near Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Austin Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	138 Costello Avenue	Austin	16720	Potter County	Austin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 647-8603	70	6	11.2	31.4%	68 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72.9	177^th of 686 public high schools	74.2%		84.1	86^th of 674 public high schools	87.2%	91		72.8	63.6		61.6	61.1	92.3	92.3		92.3	77.8	$21,304	$00	$21,304
Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	698 Dwight Street	Coudersport	16915	Potter County	Coudersport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 274-8500	275	26	10.7	35.6%	255 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	47.7	403^rd of 686 public high schools	41.3%		72.7	183^rd of 674 public high schools	72.8%	220	34.1	61.4	48.9	41.5	48.7	44.5	87.2	87.2	45.2	66.7	54.3	$17,309	$3,262	$14,047
Cameron County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	601 Woodland Ave	Emporium	15834	Cameron County	Cameron County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 486-4000	170	21	8.2	53.5%	163 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	82.4	96^th of 686 public high schools	86.0%		57.7	314^th of 674 public high schools	53.4%	218	64.2	59.2	81.5	38.3	25.9	32.8	77.7	77.7	61.1	81.5	69.9	$22,730	$2,519	$20,212
Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	20 Oak St	Port Allegany	16743	McKean County	Port Allegany School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 642-2544	410	31	13.1	80.2%	391 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	60	294^th of 686 public high schools	57.1%		52.3	361^st of 674 public high schools	46.4%	67	42.3	59.2	61.2	25.4	10.9	17.9	40.6	40.6	39.0	39.1	39.1	$15,565	$459	$15,106
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	219 Edison Bates Drive	Port Allegany	16743	McKean County	Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 642-2573	3	13	.2		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)								(n/a)

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