Athens High School
Tel:
(256)233-6613
- Athens High School serves 992 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Athens High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Athens High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Athens High School's student population of 992 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 992 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Athens High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #594 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 23% | 33% |
| White | 54% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Athens High School is Athens Renaissance School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Julian Newman Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Julian Newman Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 351 students
0.7 miles
517 Julian Newman Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)771-7150 0.7 K-4 351 - Athens Athens Renaissance School Grades: K-12 | 1,012 student
0.8 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256)771-7147 0.8 K-12 1,012 - Athens Athens Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 511 students
1.1 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6620 1.1 7-8 511 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 424 students
1.3 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6609 1.3 PK-4 424 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 323 students
1.6 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6603 1.6 K-4 323
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