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Enrollment
685
High
DISTRICT 453 · STATE 565
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHENS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 390435200097
Athens High School
1 High School Rd, The Plains, OH 45780 · (740) 797-4521 · Athens County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL685 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
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 9 | 191 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 183 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 151 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 160 | 23% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54% · 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 City School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
72.7%
OH avg 59.8% . +5.0pp since 2021
Math
53.0%
OH avg 56.1% . +27.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 73 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 28 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 72.7% | 53.0% |
| 2023-24 | 71.7% | 32.8% |
| 2022-23 | 72.5% | 30.0% |
| 2021-22 | 67.7% | 25.3% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Athens High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Athens County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #335 of 776 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 72.7% | #255 of 774 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +16.4pp | #32 of 742 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 685 | #263 of 888 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #283 of 739 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.8% | #322 of 749 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.9% | #266 of 484 | N/A |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
685
-5 (-1%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 863
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.0:1
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 | 685 | 45 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 693 | 44 | 15.8:1 | 43% (298) |
| 2022-23 | 692 | 41 | 16.9:1 | 40% (280) |
| 2020-21 | 690 | 46 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 769 | 46 | 16.7:1 | 35% (271) |
| 2015-16 | 776 | 50 | 15.5:1 | 40% (312) |
| 2010-11 | 747 | 57 | 13.1:1 | 39% (292) |
| 2000-01 | 1,002 | 57 | 17.6:1 | 25% (250) |
| 1990-91 | 863 | 45 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Athens High School.
About Athens High School
Located in The Plains, Ohio, Athens High School is a mid-sized high school. The school counted 685 students in 2024-25, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 21% larger than the 565-student average for high schools in Ohio.
In Athens City School District, 5 schools enroll a combined 2,267 students.
The share of White students at Athens High School is 84%. Next come 7% multiracial, 4% Black, 4% Asian, and 2% Hispanic. The diversity index for Athens High School is 29%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at Athens High School, there are about 15.2 students; the school has 45 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Ohio average 17.7:1.
The school is in Athens County, where the median household earns about $56,001 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 35% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Athens High School shares Athens County with 19 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, The Plains Intermediate School is closest at about 0.7 miles. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Athens High School.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 690 in 2020-21 and 685 in 2024-25.
People who know Athens High School can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Athens County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
61,737
Census ACS
Median income
$56,001
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,680 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Athens City School District
- The Plains Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 500 students
- Morrison Gordon Elementary SchoolElementary · 393 students
- Athens Middle SchoolMiddle · 360 students
- East Elementary SchoolElementary · 329 students
Nearby schools
- The Plains Intermediate School0.7 mi · 500
- Athens Middle School3.2 mi · 360
- East Elementary School3.2 mi · 329
- Morrison Gordon Elementary School3.7 mi · 393
- Tri-County Career Center Building6.1 mi · 590
- Nelsonville-York High School7.0 mi · 260
Frequently asked questions
About Athens High SchoolHow many students attend Athens High School?
Athens High School enrolls approximately 685 students in grades 09-12.
Is Athens High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Athens High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Athens High School have?
Athens High School employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
How diverse is Athens High School?
Athens High School reports a student body of 84% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Athens High School?
Athens High School is overseen by Athens City School District in Athens County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.