Austin High School, Public high school in Decatur, United States
Austin High School is a public secondary institution in Decatur located on Modaus Road, featuring classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities. The campus includes specialized spaces for different subject areas and allows students to pursue both standard and advanced coursework.
The school opened in 1962 to ease overcrowding at the existing secondary institution as the city experienced population growth. The campus has since expanded and evolved to meet changing educational needs over the decades.
The school underwent integration in 1969 when it welcomed African-American students following the closure of Lakeside School, marking a shift in educational demographics.
The campus features up-to-date facilities including sports areas where students can participate in various activities and team sports. The grounds tend to be most active during school hours, typically in the early morning through afternoon.
The school relocated to a new campus in 2018, gaining its own football stadium after years of sharing facilities with Decatur High School.
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