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#91 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 3% in state

Athens High School

High School · Troy School District · Troy, MI

A Troy School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4333 John R Road, Troy, MI 48085

  • Math 60% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation38.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$16,698
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Athens High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 70% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Athens High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$144,146

Median home value

$395,300

Median rent

$2,213/mo

College educated

59%

Homeownership

91.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
38.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Troy College and Career High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–121.4 mi189Compare →
Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–121.6 mi283Compare →
Lighthouse Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.2 mi2,187Compare →
Troy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–123.4 mi2,044Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Troy School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#6 of 21
District spending per student
$16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Athens High School is listed in Troy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Athens High School

Athens High School is a public high school in Troy, MI, part of Troy School District, serving approximately 1,488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Athens High School

What grades does Athens High School serve?

Athens High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Athens High School?

Athens High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Athens High School rank in MI?

Athens High School ranks #91 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Athens High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Athens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Athens High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Athens High School a charter school?

No, Athens High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Athens High School a Title I school?

No, Athens High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens High School?

18.4% of students at 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
1,488
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 48085)
27,371
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 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.
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 48085; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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