Athens High School

1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 713 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Athens High School's student population of 713 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
713 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Athens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#982 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
83%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #982 out of 3,137 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, 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 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
713 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Athens High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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