- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, WI
Athens High
Federal NCES profile for Athens High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550057000087
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Athens, WI.
School address
District: Athens School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550057000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Athens High held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550057000087 · Athens, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 9:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Elementary (136 students)
Athens High held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Athens High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens Element
Athens Elementary
136 students
- This school
Athens High
108 students
- Maple Grove Sc
Maple Grove School
94 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle
79 students
What this shows Athens High reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens High compares
Athens High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,418
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Athens High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Athens School District reports $16,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- 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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Athens High
How many students attend Athens High?
Athens High has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, WI. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens High?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens High is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% 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 High?
26.6% of students at Athens High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens High?
The largest demographic group at Athens High is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Athens, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens High?
Athens High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens High rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Athens, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens School District?
Besides Athens High, Athens School District also operates Athens Elementary (136 students), Maple Grove School (94 students), and Athens Middle (79 students). See the Athens School District district page for the complete list.