Athens High School
Athens High School serves 182 students in grades 9-12.
Athens High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Athens High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Athens High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1613 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 94% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.49 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Athens High School is Edgar High School (9.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Athens Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Athens Middle School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 66 students10
0.0 miles
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511 0 6-8 66 - Athens Athens Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 169 students10
0.5 miles
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571 0.5 PK-5 169 - Athens Maple Grove School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 83 students10
6.5 miles
290 County Road F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684 6.5 K-5 83 - Edgar Edgar High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 176 students10
9.4 miles
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352 9.4 9-12 176 - Edgar Edgar Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 287 students10
9.5 miles
112 N 2nd Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727 9.5 PK-5 287
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