It serves the Austin Borough as well as Keating, Portage, Sylvania and Wharton townships in Potter County, Pennsylvania.

Austin Area School District encompasses approximately 228 square miles (590 km2).

According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 42% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

High school students may attend Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center for training in construction trades.

Austin Area School District offers a variety of extracurriculars, including clubs, activities and extensive sports program.