Serving 647 students in grades 9-12, Athens Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 647 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Athens Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens Area High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Athens Area High School is ranked #1293 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Athens Area High School often compared to?
Athens Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayre Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens Area High School?
The graduation rate of Athens Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Athens Area High School?
647 students attend Athens Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Athens Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Area High School?
Athens Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Athens Area High School offer ?
Athens Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 647 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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