Austin Area Jshs

Austin Area JSHS is a public school in Austin, Pennsylvania, covering grades 7 through 12 and enrolling 77 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, roughly 11 students share a teacher on average — a consistent small-class dynamic across all six grade levels. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, rated Exceptional.

Academic performance scores 9.3/10. Growth scores a near-perfect 9.9/10, the standout figure across all three ratings. Those scores place Austin Area JSHS at #33 out of 2,842 public schools in Pennsylvania, outperforming 99% of all schools statewide.

Among high schools specifically, it ranks #3 out of 641. For parents comparing schools in this part of Pennsylvania, that high school ranking is the most direct data point available. Third out of 641 is a result most schools never approach, and it comes from a building with fewer than 80 students enrolled.

That combination — small enrollment and a top-three statewide finish among Pennsylvania high schools — makes Austin Area JSHS one of the clearest outliers in Pennsylvania public education.

With an enrollment of 77 students, Austin Area Jshs is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Austin Area Jshs may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.