- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, PA
Athens Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Athens Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420267000958
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Area Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Area Hs has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athens, PA.
School address
District: Athens Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420267000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Athens Area Hs held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420267000958 · Athens, PA High · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 15.8:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch (542 students)
Athens Area Hs held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Athens Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens Area Hs
599 students
- Audrielle Lync
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
542 students
- Harlan Rowe Ms
Harlan Rowe Ms
496 students
- Sru El Sch
Sru El Sch
382 students
What this shows Athens Area Hs reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Area Hs compares
Athens Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,551
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Athens Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens Area Sd reports $19,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Rowe Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sru El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Area Hs
How many students attend Athens Area Hs?
Athens Area Hs has 599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, PA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Area Hs is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Area Hs?
84.3% of students at Athens Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Athens Area Hs is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Athens, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Area Hs?
Athens Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Area Hs rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athens, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens Area Sd?
Besides Athens Area Hs, Athens Area Sd also operates Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch (542 students), Harlan Rowe Ms (496 students), and Sru El Sch (382 students). See the Athens Area Sd district page for the complete list.