Athens High School

athens.troy.k12.mi.us

1,468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Athens High School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Troy School District. Renowned for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and various career-technical education pathways. The school’s culture is defined by a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through university education, vocational training, or direct career entry, consistently earning recognition for high state assessment scores and college readiness metrics.

Beyond academics, Athens High School fosters a vibrant community life through an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive robotics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school places a high value on student leadership and social development, encouraging pupils to engage in community service and collaborative projects. With a supportive faculty and a well-resourced campus, Athens is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded educational environment that emphasizes critical thinking, inclusivity, and personal growth for all its students.

1,468

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athens High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	904
Hispanic	85
Black	92
Asian	324
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	4

White
904 (61.6%)
Asian
324 (22.1%)
Black
92 (6.3%)
Hispanic
85 (5.8%)
Two or More
59 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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:	Troy School District
Phone:	(248)823-2900
Website:	http://athens.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 374

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 382