- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263426006976
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Athens High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 85.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 263426006976 · Troy, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,468 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Athens High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.9 → 85.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Athens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- This school
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- Smith Middle S 599
Smith Middle School
599 students
What this shows Athens High School reports 1,468 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 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 methodology
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,468 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,545 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.