Very Good
#1006 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Athens Juniorsenor High School
High School · Athens Area Schools · Athens, MI
An Athens Area Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 EAST HOLCOMB ST, Athens, MI 49011
- Math 28% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Athens Juniorsenor High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Athens Juniorsenor 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,941
Median home value
$140,300
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factoryville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Union City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Athens Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens Juniorsenor High School is listed in Athens Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens Juniorsenor High School
Athens Juniorsenor High School is a public high school in Athens, MI, part of Athens Area Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athens Juniorsenor High School
What grades does Athens Juniorsenor High School serve?
Athens Juniorsenor High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Athens Juniorsenor High School?
Athens Juniorsenor High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athens Juniorsenor High School rank in MI?
Athens Juniorsenor High School ranks #1,006 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Athens Juniorsenor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens Juniorsenor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Juniorsenor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Juniorsenor High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Athens Juniorsenor High School a charter school?
No, Athens Juniorsenor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens Juniorsenor High School a Title I school?
No, Athens Juniorsenor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Juniorsenor High School?
42.5% of students at Athens Juniorsenor 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (269) 729-5414
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49011)
- 2,237
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 49011; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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