Enrollment
1,468
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, MI
Athens High School
Federal NCES profile for Athens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263426006976
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens High School
Athens High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 1,468 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,468 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Troy's high schools, it stands alongside Troy High School (2,032 students): Athens High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Larson Middle School (865 students) alongside Athens High School.
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 High School compares
Athens High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,468 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,468
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 61.6%
Asian 22.1%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Athens High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Athens High School.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle 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
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Troy
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Athens High School
How many students attend Athens High School?
Athens High School has 1,468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 High School?
17.4% of students at Athens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens High School?
The largest demographic group at Athens High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens High School?
Athens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Athens High School a good school?
Athens High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Troy School District?
Besides Athens High School, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Larson Middle School (865 students), and Boulan Park Middle School (839 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.
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