- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, AL
Athens High School
Federal NCES profile for Athens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010012001472
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Athens High School held near 1,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 010012001472 · Athens, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 19.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Middle School (935 students)
Athens High School held near 1,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.6 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Athens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- Julian Newman 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Athens High School reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens High School compares
Athens High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Athens High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Athens High School
How many students attend Athens High School?
Athens High School has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens High School?
45.7% of students at Athens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens High School?
The largest demographic group at Athens High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens High School?
Athens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Athens, AL. 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 City?
Besides Athens High School, Athens City also operates Athens Middle School (935 students), Athens Intermediate School (641 students), and Athens Renaissance School (606 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.