Athens High School (Closed 2013)

Athens High School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
40-44%
71%
(11-12)
55-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
70%
41%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(11-12)
≥80%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 80%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
168 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Athens High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Athens High School offer ?
Athens High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Athens High School part of?
Athens High School is part of Claiborne Parish School District.

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