Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Athena High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Athena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Athena High School's student population of 1,044 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
Athena High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athena High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Athena High School is ranked #551 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Athena High School often compared to?
Athena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athena High School?
The graduation rate of Athena High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Athena High School?
1,044 students attend Athena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Athena High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athena High School?
Athena High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Athena High School offer ?
Athena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Athena High School part of?
Athena High School is part of Greece Central School District.
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