- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, AL
Austin High School
Federal NCES profile for Austin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010117000426
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Austin High School held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 010117000426 · Decatur, AL High · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 14.9:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (915 students)
Austin High School held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Austin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Austin High School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin High School compares
Austin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 23.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Austin High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin High School
How many students attend Austin High School?
Austin High School has 999 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,025 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin High School?
58.6% of students at Austin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin High School?
The largest demographic group at Austin High School is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin High School?
Austin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin High School rank among high schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Austin High School, Decatur City also operates Decatur High School (915 students), Decatur Middle School (818 students), and Austin Middle School (727 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.