- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athol, MA
Athol High
Federal NCES profile for Athol High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250216000074
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athol High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Athol · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 417
- students enrolled
Athol High has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athol High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athol, MA.
School address
District: Athol-Royalston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250216000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Athol High held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 250216000074 · Athol, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Athol Community Elementary School (589 students)
Athol High held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Athol High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athol Communit
Athol Community Elementary School
589 students
- Athol-Royalsto
Athol-Royalston Middle School
446 students
- This school
Athol High
417 students
- Royalston Comm 152
Royalston Community School
152 students
What this shows Athol High reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athol High compares
Athol High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$19,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Athol High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Athol-Royalston reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athol High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athol-Royalston Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalston Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athol High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athol High
How many students attend Athol High?
Athol High has 417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athol, MA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athol High?
The student-teacher ratio at Athol High is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athol High?
The largest demographic group at Athol High is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Athol, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athol High?
Athol High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Athol High rank among public schools in Athol?
By Resource Investment Index, Athol High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Athol, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athol-Royalston?
Besides Athol High, Athol-Royalston also operates Athol Community Elementary School (589 students), Athol-Royalston Middle School (446 students), and Royalston Community School (152 students). See the Athol-Royalston district page for the complete list.