Overview
Austin Area JSHS is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Austin, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 77 students. It is part of the Austin Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictAustin Area SD
County42105
CityAustin
ZIP16720
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420270006222
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment77
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)