Enrollment
879
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480887000277
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 39
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens H S
Athens H S is a higher-need, large high school in Athens, Texas, enrolling 879 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #912.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Athens Isd also operates Athens Middle (660 students) and Central Athens (568 students) alongside Athens H S.
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 H S compares
Athens H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Isd, which includes Athens H S.
$12,015
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.3%
Federal 19.6%
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 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Athens H S a good school?
Athens H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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