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#1391 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 40% in state
Athens High School
High School · Athens City · The Plains, OH
An Athens City high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 High School Rd, The Plains, OH 45780
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Athens High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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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
$51,789
Median home value
$246,400
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45780; 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.
Athens City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens High School is listed in Athens City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens High School
Athens High School is a public high school in The Plains, OH, part of Athens City, serving approximately 693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% 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 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 15.8:1. 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 OH?
Athens High School ranks #1,391 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Athens High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% 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?
43.0% 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
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Athens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (740) 797-4521
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45780)
- 2,653
- Area median age
- 61
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 45780; 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
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