Athens High School is a public high school in The Plains, Ohio which is located in southeast Ohio. It is the only high school in the Athens City School District. The AHS mascot is a Bulldog, and its school colors are green and gold. The Plains is located five miles northwest of Athens, Ohio.
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Athens High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in The Plains, OH, encompassing approximately 88.9 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athens High School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
685 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Athens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens High School's ranking?
Athens High School is ranked #1415 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Athens High School often compared to?
Athens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Nelsonville-york High School, Federal Hocking High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
685 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Athens High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athens High School offer ?
Athens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens High School part of?
Athens High School is part of Athens City School District.
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