Very Good
#733 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Athens Area HS
High School · Athens Area SD
401 West Frederick Street, Athens, PA 18810
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#733 of 2,846
In Athens
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Athens Area SD
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Athens Area HS
High School in Athens · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Athens Area HS
Athens Area HS is a public high school in Athens, PA, part of Athens Area SD. Athens Area HS serves approximately 647 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Athens Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Athens Area HS show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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Athens Area HS — Students at Athens Area HS score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Athens Area HS Compares
See how Athens Area HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
401 West Frederick Street, Athens, PA 18810
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Athens Area HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TIOGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Tioga Center), which scores notably higher. Another option is WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Waverly), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sayre Area HS (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Sayre), a more accessible option. For more schools in Athens, see our Athens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch Athens | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Harlan Rowe MS Athens | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Sayre Area HS Sayre | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| EPIPHANY SCHOOL Sayre | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Snyder El Sch Sayre | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ELM STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waverly | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
| LINCOLN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waverly | 2.8 mi | 4.2 |
| WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL Waverly | 3.1 mi | 8.5 |
| WAVERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL Waverly | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| SRU El Sch East Smithfield | 9.1 mi | 7.9 |
| NORTH ROME CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rome | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Northern Tier Career Center Towanda | 11.8 mi | — |
| TIOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tioga Center | 10.9 mi | 7.3 |
| TIOGA MIDDLE SCHOOL Tioga Center | 10.9 mi | 5.2 |
| TIOGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tioga Center | 10.9 mi | 8.9 |
| UNION VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ulster | 10.9 mi | — |
| Towanda Area JSHS Towanda | 14.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Morrow El Sch Towanda | 14.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Towanda Area El Sch Towanda | 14.5 mi | 6.8 |
| ST AGNES SCHOOL Towanda | 14.5 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18810 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,240
Median Home Value
$202,100
Median Rent
$838/mo
Population
5,477
College Educated
23.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
50.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Athens Area HS
What grades does Athens Area HS serve?
Athens Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Athens Area HS?
Athens Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Area HS 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 Area HS rank in PA?
Athens Area HS ranks #733 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Athens Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Area HS has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Athens Area HS a charter school?
No, Athens Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens Area HS a Title I school?
No, Athens Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Area HS?
100.0% of students at Athens Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (570) 888-7766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
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District
Athens Area SD- District Enrollment
- 2,042
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,551
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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