- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, MN
Austin Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Austin Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270345000148
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Senior High earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Senior High has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Senior High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Austin Senior High held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 78.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 270345000148 · Austin, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,485 enr · 31.6:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Middle (726 students)
Austin Senior High held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 78.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Austin Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- Sumner Element 387
Sumner Elementary
387 students
What this shows Austin Senior High reports 1,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Senior High compares
Austin Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 100% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,485
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Asian 12.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Austin Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Senior High
How many students attend Austin Senior High?
Austin Senior High has 1,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Senior High is 31.6:1, which is 100% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Senior High?
48.6% of students at Austin Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Austin Senior High is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Senior High?
Austin Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Senior High rank among public schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Senior High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Austin Senior High, Austin Public School District also operates Ellis Middle (726 students), I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students), and Banfield Elementary (574 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.