Athens High School

1,278 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Athens High School, located in Athens, Alabama, is the sole secondary school within the Athens City Schools district. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive high school experience, offering a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond its core academic programs, Athens High School is well-regarded for its wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests while building character and community pride. Through its partnership with the broader Athens City Schools system, AHS strives to foster an innovative learning atmosphere that equips its students with the skills necessary for long-term success in a modern global society.

1,278

Total Students

75.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athens High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	309
Black	211
Asian	22
Two or More	83
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
645 (50.5%)
Hispanic
309 (24.2%)
Black
211 (16.5%)
Two or More
83 (6.5%)
Asian
22 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Athens City
Phone:	(256)233-6613
Website:	http://www.acs-k12.org/ahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 361

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 245