| Number of Schools Managed |
7 |
4 |
| Number of Students Managed |
2,964 students |
1,760 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$30,020,000 |
$15,639,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$28,631,000 |
$15,279,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$10,128 |
$8,886 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$9,660 |
$8,681 |
| District Graduation Rates |
81% |
93% |
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- Athens High School (AHS) is a public high school in The Plains, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Athens City School District. Their mascot is the Bulldogs and their colors are green,gold and white. Address - 1 High School Rd. The Plains, Ohio 45780 (Athens County Ohio). The school's phone number is; 740-797-4328.The Plains is located just five miles northwest of the City of Athens off SR-33. Athens is the historic town home of Ohio University.
- Brief History
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The first public supported Athens High School in the City of Athens, Ohio graduated nine students in 1859. Athens High School held classes in at least three different buildings from the 1850s until the current building opened in The Plains in 1968.Athens High School as known today was formed in 1967 by the merger of the students from The Plains High School, Chauncey-Dover High School, and Athens High School.Today Athens High School is home for students in grades 9th - 12th with many students grade 11th - 12th attending classes at Tri-County Vocational School in Nelsonville.
- School Information
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Athens High School web site; http://www.athenshigh.org/Athens City Schools web site; http://www.athenscity.k12.oh.us/
- Athens High School students enjoy a wide range of classes from advanced placement, honors, college prep & comprehensive. The school uses a weighted grading system (A= 6.00 AP, 5.00 Honors & 4.00 College Prep/Comprehensive).In the last ten years the student body range in size from 210 to 230 per-grade level.The school has a number of students each year use the post secondary enrollment options which enable students to take college classes for high school & college credit. This is free to the student & their parents.The school day is made-up of nine class periods, starting at 7:45 and ending at 2:35.
- For 2008-2009 the school met 12 out of 12 indicators on the State of Ohio school report card, with a score of 102.5 out of 120 points, the school met AYP and is rated a Excellent school. To view the State report card for Athens High School ; http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2008-2009/BUILD/001149.pdf
- In 2007-2008 the school met 12 out of 12 indicators on the State of Ohio school report card, with a score of 99.4 out of 120. To view that report card for Athens High School ; http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2007-2008/BUILD/001149.pdf
- The Athens High School fight song is:
- AHS Fight Song
- Fight, fight for old Athens HighOur mighty "Bulldogs" must never die--Victory is our goal tonight;We'll never lose team, if you will fight.Whether the odds be great or be small;Old Athens High will win over all;While our loyal team goes marchingOnward to Victory!
- The AHS cheerleaders perform this at every home football game. Their dance consist of hard, and well thought out routines.
- AHS Alma Mater
- Fans of the Green and GoldCheer for your Alma Mater;Cheer for the fame of the Athens nameUndaunted forge aheadHearts that are brave and trueLoyal and eager too;Shoulder to shoulderFight and win,Cheer for the Green and Gold.Fans of the Green and GoldCheer while the team is scoringOver the foeLet the victors go,Triumphant march aheadMark, how the bleachers cheer,Play for the victory near;Shoulder to shoulderFight and winFans of the Green and Gold
- Athens High School current principal Mike Meek.
- Famous Alumni
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Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., graduated from Athens High School in 1977.
- Atul Gawande -- Boston surgeon, Harvard University professor, and writer -- graduated from AHS in 1983.
- Clubs and Activities
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Athens High School offers student leadership activities; Student Council, Key Club,National Honor Society, INTERCT Club & Model United Nations. Co-Curricular activities offered are; Arena (yearbook), Drama Club, Ecology Club, FCCLA/HERO, French Club, Masquers & Thespians, Matrix (school newspaper),Mock Trial and Spanish club.Music Activities include; Band, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Color Guard, Vocal Music & Chorale groups
- Athletics
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Athens High School is a member school of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. It offers 11 boys sports (Cheerleading, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming & Diving, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Wrestling) and 10 girl sports (Cheerleading, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball).
- SEOAL
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The original Athens High School was a charter member of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League (SEOAL) in 1925. The consolidated high school also competed in the SEOAL from 1967-2008. The Athens 1925 football team was the first Bulldog team to win SEOAL championship and the 2008 wrestling & tennis teams were the last sports teams to win the SEOAL. Over those years Athens Bulldog teams in every sport enjoyed many SEOAL championships. In the fall of 2008, the Bulldogs began competition as a member of the Tri-Valley Conference (Ohio Division).
- TVC - Tri-Valley Conference
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The Bulldogs belong to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and in the fall of 2008 joined the Tri-Valley Conference, a 15-member athletic conference located in southeastern Ohio. The conference is divided into two divisions based on school size. The Ohio Division features the larger schools and the Hocking Division features the smaller schools.
- TVC OHIO Division
- Albany Alexander Spartans
- The Plains Athens Bulldogs
- Belpre Golden Eagles (Belpre will move down to the TVC HOCKING Division in Fall 2010)
- Pomeroy Meigs Marauders
- Nelsonville-York Buckeyes
- McArthur Vinton County Vikings
- Wellston Golden Rockets
- TVC HOCKING Division
- Reedsville Eastern Eagles
- Stewart Federal Hocking Lancers
- Corning Miller Falcons
- Racine Southern Tornadoes
- Glouster Trimble Tomcats
- Waterford Wildcats
- Fall 2010 additions to the TVC HOCKING Division:
- Belpre Golden Eagles (Currently in the TVC OHIO Division)
- Crown City South Gallia Rebels (Currently independent - will become the 14th league member)
- Mason, WV Wahama White Falcons (Currently independent - will become the 15th league member)
- See also Ohio High School Athletic Conferences
- External links
- District Website
- School Website
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