Athens High School (Closed 2013)
Athens High School served 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 168 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-44% | 71% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 55-59% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 70% | 43% |
| White | 21% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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Graduation Rate (11-12) | ≥80% | 76% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Claiborne Parish School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Athens High School is Gibsland-coleman High School (6.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gibsland Gibsland-coleman High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 178 students10
6.4 miles
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247 6.4 PK-12 178 - Arcadia Arcadia High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 301 students10
7.5 miles
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264 7.5 6-12 301 - Arcadia Crawford Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 265 students10
7.5 miles
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757 7.5 PK-5 265 - Homer Homer High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 203 students10
12.5 miles
1008 North Main
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2985 12.5 9-12 203 - Homer Homer Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 384 students10
12.7 miles
624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2393 12.7 PK-4 384
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