Enrollment
599
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420267000958
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens Area Hs
Athens Area Hs is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Athens, Pennsylvania, enrolling 599 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Athens Area Sd also operates Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch (542 students) and Harlan Rowe Ms (496 students) alongside Athens Area Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athens Area Hs compares
Athens Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Area Sd, which includes Athens Area Hs.
$18,852
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Athens Area Hs a good school?
Athens Area Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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