Austin High School

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Austin High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
3004 Modaus Rd SW,  Decatur, AL
Decatur City Schools
4.2
4.2
999 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Donald B Snow Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
49%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
34.7%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Black
36.8%
Hispanic
33.9%
White
23.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 306 Students
University of North Alabama 275 Students
Auburn University 264 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 262 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 207 Students
Calhoun Community College 173 Students
Troy University 166 Students
Jacksonville State University 117 Students
University of South Alabama 101 Students
Alabama A&M University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 130 Students
Business 85 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Biology 50 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Accounting 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 84 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/10/2024
The best part about Austin High school is it truly does feel like a giant family and how close everyone is. The worst would be the overcrowding in the hallways, it continues to increase every year. I would like to see a change in that also.
5.0 Alum
7/17/2024
Great Overall experience, really enjoyed the senior year and all the activities and appreciated all the peers and teachers who helped me out.
4.0 Parent
11/2/2022
Austin is a good school. Austin is a 7a school. It's also a good mixture of cultures. The classroom sizes and a little full at times. They offer a variety of course and have good athletics. The teachers are helpful and the want the kids to thrive. The administration staff are good also.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
2.0 other
7/22/2025
The only good thing I have to say about this school is the teachers who instilled inspiration for my endeavors. The administration, on the other hand, is dismissive and careless of mental health issues, redirecting attention to how a good student can contribute to the overall image of the school. I...
5.0 parent
11/18/2022
I am currently going to AHS and it is hands down the best High school in Decatur Al
4.0 parent
8/4/2010
Austin is a wonderful school. The school system is not perfect but please tell me where one is. I have found the teachers, Principals and Administrators to be encouraging and helpful. I have two at Austin one of them is ADHD and my overall response to how they handle him is GOD Bless you. They will...
5.0 parent
6/23/2009

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Austin High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Decatur, AL and is served by the Decatur City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 999 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Austin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin Junior High School, Julian Harris Elementary School, Chestnut Grove Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Austin High School.

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