Athens High School
Tel:
(256)233-6613
- Athens High School serves 1,005 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to 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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Athens High School's student population of 1,005 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,005 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Athens High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #589 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| Black | 24% | 33% |
| White | 54% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Athens High School is Limestone Co Area Vocational Technical (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Athens Middle School (1.1 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 | 359 students
0.7 miles
517 Julian Newman Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6630 0.7 K-4 359 - Athens Athens Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 498 students
1.1 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6620 1.1 7-8 498 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 407 students
1.3 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6609 1.3 PK-4 407 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 350 students
1.6 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6603 1.6 K-4 350 - Athens Limestone Co Area Vocational Technical Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
2.1 miles
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6463 2.1 10-12 n/a
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