- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · The Plains, OH
Athens High School
Federal NCES profile for Athens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390435200097
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 685
- students enrolled
Athens High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Athens High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390435200097 · The Plains, OH High · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: The Plains Intermediate School (500 students)
Athens High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Athens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Athens High School
685 students
- The Plains Int
The Plains Intermediate School
500 students
- Morrison Gordo
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
393 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
360 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
329 students
What this shows Athens High School reports 685 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Athens High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $16,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrison Gordon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens High School
How many students attend Athens High School?
Athens High School has 685 students enrolled. It is a high school in The Plains, OH. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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?
35.1% of students at Athens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens High School?
The largest demographic group at Athens High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in The Plains, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens High School?
Athens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens High School, Athens City also operates The Plains Intermediate School (500 students), Morrison Gordon Elementary School (393 students), and Athens Middle School (360 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.