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Public School | Grades 9-12 | Decatur City
Austin High School is located in Decatur, AL and is one of 4 high schools in Decatur City School District. It is a public school that serves 1494 students in grades 9-12.
Austin High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Austin High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Austin High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Austin High School's students and teachers. more
Austin High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Austin High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Austin High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Austin High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
1625 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Heritage Christian Academy 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Decatur High School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Cornerstone Christian School 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| Morgan County Learning Center 2.3 miles | n/a | |
| Horizon High School 2.4 miles | n/a |
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Austin High School
Its very lame need more things to do there, better teachers, better food, cleaner restrooms.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1494
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Austin High School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Two or More Races
100%
Black
100%
Hispanic
100%
White
100%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
100%
Decatur City District Spending
$9,991Per Pupil
The Decatur City spends $9,991 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Decatur City District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Austin High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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