Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, New Athens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
New Athens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Athens High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Athens High School?
The graduation rate of New Athens High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Athens High School?
161 students attend New Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Athens High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Athens High School?
New Athens High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Athens High School offer ?
New Athens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Athens High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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