Needs Improvement
#1971 of 1,992 schools in MN
Austin Online Academy
High School · Austin Public School District · Austin, MN
A high school in Austin, MN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 3RD ST NW, Austin, MN 55912
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Austin Online Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Austin Online Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,205
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Austin Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Austin Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,408 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Austin Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin Online Academy is listed in AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Online Academy
Austin Online Academy is a public high school in Austin, MN, part of Austin Public School District, serving approximately 93 students in grades 6th-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,971 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Online Academy
What grades does Austin Online Academy serve?
Austin Online Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Austin Online Academy?
Austin Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Online Academy is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin Online Academy rank in MN?
Austin Online Academy ranks #1,971 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Austin Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Austin Online Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Online Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Austin Online Academy a charter school?
No, Austin Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Austin Online Academy a Title I school?
No, Austin Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Online Academy?
51.6% of students at Austin Online Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mower County
- Phone
- (507) 460-1830
- Area population (ZIP 55912)
- 29,438
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55912; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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