Enrollment
256
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260351004048
Athens Juniorsenor High School — Athens, MI
Federal NCES profile for Athens Juniorsenor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Athens Area Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Juniorsenor High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Athens Juniorsenor High School reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Michigan average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Athens Area Schools spends $13,922 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.2% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athens Juniorsenor High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,922
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 33% in Michigan — larger than 67% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.7% -31% vs state
NCES ID 260351004048
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.2%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Area Schools, which includes Athens Juniorsenor High School.
$13,922
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 14.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in ATHENS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Juniorsenor High School is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ATHENS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Juniorsenor High School?
Athens Juniorsenor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.