Athens Area SD School District

100 Canal Street
Athens, PA 18810
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,050 students in Athens Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Athens Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,050 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Athens Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#210 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Athens Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Athens Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Athens Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
30 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,902 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
160
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Athens Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Athens Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,453
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Athens Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,907
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Athens Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Athens Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Area High School
Math: 65-69%
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Sru Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
253 Pennsylvania Avenue
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Harlan Rowe MiddleSchool
Math: 30% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 W. Pine Street, Suite 1
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athens Area SD School District?
Athens Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,050 students.
What is the rank of Athens Area SD School District?
Athens Area SD School District is ranked #226 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens Area SD School District?
93% of Athens Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Area SD School District?
Athens Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Athens Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,050 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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