Enrollment
256
High
DISTRICT 228 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHENS AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 260351004048
Athens JuniorSenor High School
300 E HOLCOMB ST, ATHENS, MI 49011 · (269) 729-5414 · Calhoun County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
103 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 46 | 18% |
| Grade 7 | 36 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 27 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 33 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 42 | 16% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Athens Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens JuniorSenor High School this school | 256 | 40.2% | N/A |
| Hillman Community JrSr High School HILLMAN | 229 | 39.3% | N/A |
| Springport High School SPRINGPORT | 273 | 41.0% | N/A |
| Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School HARRIS | 311 | 40.8% | 54.2% |
| Bridgman High School BRIDGMAN | 239 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Dryden High School DRYDEN | 214 | 41.6% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Athens JuniorSenor High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Calhoun County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 256 | #508 of 844 | #6 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.6:1 | #3 of 548 | #1 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.1% | #305 of 550 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.2% | #393 of 654 | #9 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.9% | #180 of 436 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
256
+7 (+3%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 260
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 256 | 33.9 | 7.6:1 | 40% (103) |
| 2023-24 | 252 | 22.7 | 11.1:1 | 42% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 268 | 23.4 | 11.5:1 | 38% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 249 | 18 | 13.8:1 | 42% (105) |
| 2017-18 | 308 | 20.4 | 15.1:1 | 36% (112) |
| 2015-16 | 322 | 15 | 21.5:1 | 36% (116) |
| 2010-11 | 281 | 17 | 16.5:1 | 47% (133) |
| 2000-01 | 299 | 17 | 17.6:1 | 14% (42) |
| 1990-91 | 260 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Athens JuniorSenor High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (308 to 256); teachers up 66% (20.4 to 33.9).
About Athens JuniorSenor High School
Athens JuniorSenor High School is a small high school in ATHENS, Michigan, administered by Athens Area Schools. Enrolled students number 256 students, in grades 6 through 12. Enrollment is 44% lower than the average for high schools in Michigan, which is about 460.
The district, Athens Area Schools, operates 2 schools serving 455 students.
The student body at Athens JuniorSenor High School is 87% White. Other groups make up 8% multiracial and 3% Native American. County-wide, 76% of Calhoun County residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 24% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Athens JuniorSenor High School operates with 33.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 7.6:1. On average, high schools in Michigan have 21.6:1, compared with 7.6:1 here. Athens JuniorSenor High School reports 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 16 points below the 56% average for public schools in Calhoun County.
Calhoun County has about 133,778 residents, and the median household income is $63,177, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Athens JuniorSenor High School, Calhoun County has 55 other public schools.
The closest public school, Union City Elementary School, is about 4.6 miles from Athens JuniorSenor High School. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school enrolled 256 students in 2024-25, 7 more than the 249 it had in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 7.6:1.
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Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
133,778
Census ACS
Median income
$63,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
18,982 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Athens Area Schools
- East Leroy Elementary SchoolElementary · 199 students
Nearby schools
- Union City Elementary School4.6 mi · 359
- Union City High School4.8 mi · 305
- Union City Middle School4.9 mi · 245
- East Leroy Elementary School5.6 mi · 199
- Colon High School9.7 mi · 271
- Colon Elementary School10.0 mi · 223
Frequently asked questions
About Athens JuniorSenor High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Athens JuniorSenor High School?
Athens JuniorSenor High School enrolls approximately 256 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Athens JuniorSenor High School serve?
Athens JuniorSenor High School serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens JuniorSenor High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Athens JuniorSenor High School is approximately 7.6:1 (34 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Athens JuniorSenor High School?
Student demographics at Athens JuniorSenor High School are roughly 87% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is Athens JuniorSenor High School in?
Athens JuniorSenor High School is part of Athens Area Schools.
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