How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Athol High | Ralph C Mahar Regional |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athol, MA | Orange, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 417 | 509 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Athol High | Ralph C Mahar Regional |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,486 | $27,445 |
| District | Athol-Royalston Regional School District | Ralph C. Mahar Regional School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Athol High | Ralph C Mahar Regional |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 81.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Athol High | Ralph C Mahar Regional |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 150:1 | 93:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 23.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 64 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.