Athens Area High School

401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 668 students in grades 9-12, Athens Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Athens Area High School's student population of 668 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Athens Area High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
65-69%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Athens Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Athens Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Athens Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Athens Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Athens Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Athens Area High School often compared to?
Athens Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayre Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens Area High School?
The graduation rate of Athens Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Athens Area High School?
668 students attend Athens Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Athens Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Area High School?
Athens Area High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Athens Area High School offer ?
Athens Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens Area High School part of?
Athens Area High School is part of Athens Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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