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#2432 of 3,813 schools in IL
New Athens High School
High School · New Athens Cusd 60 · New Athens, IL
A New Athens Cusd 60 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Hanft St, New Athens, IL 62264
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at New Athens High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Athens High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average649/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Athens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,174
Median home value
$137,100
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
New Athens Cusd 60
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Athens High School is listed in New Athens CUSD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Athens High School
New Athens High School is a public high school in New Athens, IL, part of New Athens Cusd 60, serving approximately 161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,432 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Athens High School
What grades does New Athens High School serve?
New Athens High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Athens High School?
New Athens High School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Athens High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Athens High School rank in IL?
New Athens High School ranks #2,432 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is New Athens High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Athens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Athens High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Athens High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Athens High School a charter school?
No, New Athens High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Athens High School a Title I school?
No, New Athens High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Athens High School?
32.3% of students at New Athens High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (618) 475-2173
- Area population (ZIP 62264)
- 3,152
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62264; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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