- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, MI
Athens Juniorsenor High School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Juniorsenor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260351004048
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Juniorsenor High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
Athens Juniorsenor High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Athens Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260351004048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Athens Juniorsenor High School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260351004048 · Athens, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East Leroy Elementary School (199 students)
Athens Juniorsenor High School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Athens Juniorsenor High School compares
Athens Juniorsenor High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Athens Juniorsenor High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Athens Area Schools reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Juniorsenor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leroy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Juniorsenor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Juniorsenor High School
How many students attend Athens Juniorsenor High School?
Athens Juniorsenor High School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, MI. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 Juniorsenor High School?
37.7% of students at Athens Juniorsenor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Juniorsenor High School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Juniorsenor High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Athens, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Juniorsenor High School?
Athens Juniorsenor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Area Schools?
Besides Athens Juniorsenor High School, Athens Area Schools also operates East Leroy Elementary School (199 students). See the Athens Area Schools district page for the complete list.