- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, TX
Athens H S
Federal NCES profile for Athens H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480887000277
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Athens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Athens H S shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 480887000277 · Athens, TX High · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 13.1:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Middle (660 students)
Athens H S shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Athens H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens H S
879 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle
660 students
- Central Athens
Central Athens
568 students
- Bel Air El
Bel Air El
465 students
- South Athens E
South Athens El
457 students
What this shows Athens H S reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens H S compares
Athens H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 30.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Athens H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Athens Isd reports $11,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Athens | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Athens El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens H S
How many students attend Athens H S?
Athens H S has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens H S?
71.4% of students at Athens H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens H S?
The largest demographic group at Athens H S is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Athens, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens H S?
Athens H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens H S ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Athens, TX. 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.
What other schools are in Athens Isd?
Besides Athens H S, Athens Isd also operates Athens Middle (660 students), Central Athens (568 students), and Bel Air El (465 students). See the Athens Isd district page for the complete list.