Athens High School vs. Marathon High School
Should I attend Athens High School or Marathon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Marathon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Marathon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
117 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#592 out of 1984 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
24
60
Grade 10 Students
37
71
Grade 11 Students
29
58
Grade 12 Students
27
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%