Serving 885 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athens High School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Athens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens High School's ranking?
Athens High School is ranked #5303 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Athens High School often compared to?
Athens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eustace High School, Malakoff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
885 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Athens High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Athens ISD School District.
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