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Athens JuniorSenor High School

300 E HOLCOMB ST, ATHENS, MI 49011 · (269) 729-5414 · Calhoun County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
Enrollment
256
High
DISTRICT 228 · STATE 460
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
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
46
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
33
Grade 10
39
Grade 11
33
Grade 12
42
Student demographics
White
22287%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
208%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
83%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12549%
Female
13151%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
256
-52 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
was 15.1:1
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Athens JuniorSenor High School

Athens JuniorSenor High School is a 9-12 campus of close-knit scale in ATHENS, Michigan, overseen by Athens Area Schools, instructing 256 students in grades 6 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 44% leaner than the state mean of about 460.

Within Athens Area Schools, which oversees 2 schools and 455 students, Athens JuniorSenor High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Athens JuniorSenor High School lists that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school logs 8% multiracial, 3% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 76% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.6:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Calhoun County (around 56%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the area at large, census data for Calhoun County shows the typical household earns roughly $63,177 per year, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Athens JuniorSenor High School is one of 56 public schools in Calhoun County (combined enrollment of about 18,982 students).

Nearest neighbor: Union City Elementary School, around 4.6 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a rural site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Athens JuniorSenor High School's enrollment has fell 17% since 2018, when it stood at 308 (now 256). Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 7.6:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Athens JuniorSenor High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Calhoun County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Athens JuniorSenor High School
District
Athens Area Schools
Address
300 E HOLCOMB ST, ATHENS, MI 49011
Phone
(269) 729-5414
County
Calhoun County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
256
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
103 (40%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
260351004048
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Athens JuniorSenor High School
What 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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