Who We ARe
A diverse and growing School District
By the Numbers
5,385
Students
9
School Sites
750+
Teachers and Staff
19.9%
Of students receive Special Education Services
61.4%
Of students are a member of an ethnic minority
46
Home languages spoken
40.2%
Of students speak a primary language other than English
59.1%
Of students receive free or reduced lunch
Regular analysis of our district’s demographics and projected growth helps us prepare to meet the staffing and facility needs for future learners.
“There is truly no place like Austin in Minnesota – and our school district is on a path to excellence. I am excited about the incredible things our faculty, staff and students are doing, and remain committed to our district’s strategic plan as we look to the future.”
Joey Page, Superintendent
Meet the school board!
School board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Visit the school board’s webpage for meeting agendas and minutes.
A Successful Legacy of Student Programs
At Austin Public Schools, we provide many opportunities for students to deepen and accelerate their learning. In the classroom, students can access enhanced learning options such as kindergarten readiness programs, advanced courses, reading and math intervention programs, instructional coaches, high school honors classes, and college-level courses.
Student enrichment options allow students to explore their passions, from archery and mountain biking to FFA, student council, speech, art club, theater, and musical ensembles. We're also proud of our Packer athletic teams, which include football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, basketball, dance, wrestling, track and field, baseball, and more. Beyond the classroom, students connect with our local community through the Packer Profile for all PK-12 learners.
Individualized Learning Support for All Students
Austin Public Schools engages students through multi-tiered systems of support, including:
Instructional coaches that support students in reading and math.
Educational technology specialists working with instructional coaches.
Success coaches that work with non-English speaking families.
Student Centered Learning
BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) is a strength-based educational model that promotes intentional relationships among students and uses real-time student data in to guide instructional action.
Across grades K-12, students take core courses like math, English, science, and social studies together with a cohort. Teachers who share a cohort meet regularly to collaboratively identify how to better support the individual needs of each student.
By learning core subjects together, students also have the opportunity to build stronger, more intimate relationships with the peers in their cohort.