Enrollment
417
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250216000074
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Athol · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athol High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athol High
Athol High is a mid-sized high school in Athol, Massachusetts, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 417 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Athol-Royalston also operates Athol Community Elementary School (589 students) and Athol-Royalston Middle School (446 students) alongside Athol High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athol High compares
Athol High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athol-Royalston, which includes Athol High.
$18,820
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 14.6%
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.
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
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Athol on the city page.
Is Athol High a good school?
Athol High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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