Athens High School

4333 John R Road
Troy, MI 48085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Athens High School's student population of 1,575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,575 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

Athens High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#149 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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60%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Athens High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Athens High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athens High School's ranking?
Athens High School is ranked #149 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Athens High School often compared to?
Athens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
1,575 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Athens High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athens High School offer ?
Athens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Athens High School part of?
Athens High School is part of Troy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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