New Athens High School

www.na60.org

164 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Athens High School, located at 501 Hanft Street in New Athens, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a small, public school district, it functions as a central hub for student development, offering a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and personal growth.

In addition to its academic offerings, New Athens High School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the small village of New Athens. The school plays an essential role in local life, with its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and community events serving as focal points for resident engagement. By prioritizing both educational standards and the development of school spirit, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success while maintaining the values and traditions of their rural Illinois community.

164

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Athens High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	5
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
155 (94.5%)
Hispanic
5 (3.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	New Athens CUSD 60
Phone:	(618)475-2173
Website:	http://www.na60.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 37

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 40