- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, IN
Austin High School
Federal NCES profile for Austin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180999001605
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 429
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Austin High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 1 · Indiana
NCES ID 180999001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Austin High School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180999001605 · Austin, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 50.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Elementary School (645 students)
Austin High School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Austin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Element
Austin Elementary School
645 students
- This school
Austin High School
429 students
- Austin Middle 254
Austin Middle School
254 students
What this shows Austin High School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin High School compares
Austin High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Austin High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Scott County School District 1 reports $11,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 254
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Austin High School
How many students attend Austin High School?
Austin High School has 429 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 25.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin High School?
50.2% of students at Austin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin High School?
The largest demographic group at Austin High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Austin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin High School?
Austin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 public schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott County School District 1?
Besides Austin High School, Scott County School District 1 also operates Austin Elementary School (645 students) and Austin Middle School (254 students). See the Scott County School District 1 district page for the complete list.