Serving 1,228 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Athens High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Athens High School?
The graduation rate of Athens High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Athens High School?
1,228 students attend Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Athens High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens High School?
Athens High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athens High School offer ?
Athens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Athens High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
