Excellent
#82 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 3% in state
Austin Area Jshs
High School · Austin Area Sd · Austin, PA
An Austin Area Sd high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
138 Costello Avenue, Austin, PA 16720
- Math 61% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 57% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Austin Area Jshs score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Austin Area Jshs 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,938
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Austin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin Area Jshs is listed in Austin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Area Jshs
Austin Area Jshs is a public high school in Austin, PA, part of Austin Area Sd, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Austin Area Jshs
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Area Jshs
What grades does Austin Area Jshs serve?
Austin Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Austin Area Jshs?
Austin Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Area Jshs is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin Area Jshs rank in PA?
Austin Area Jshs ranks #82 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Austin Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Area Jshs has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Austin Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Austin Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Austin Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Austin Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Area Jshs?
96.1% of students at Austin Area Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (814) 647-8603
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 16720)
- 1,196
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 16720; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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