Athens High School

685 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Athens High School, located in The Plains, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Athens City School District. Situated just outside the city of Athens, the school acts as a focal point for a community deeply influenced by its proximity to Ohio University. This unique location often fosters a learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor and community engagement, drawing on the resources and cultural diversity of the surrounding university town to enrich its students' educational experiences.

The school is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which balances traditional academic subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and student-led organizations. As a central hub for the local community, Athens High School prioritizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. By fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to the local area and the broader global community.

685

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athens High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	575
Hispanic	17
Black	24
Asian	24
Two or More	45

White
575 (83.9%)
Two or More
45 (6.6%)
Black
24 (3.5%)
Asian
24 (3.5%)
Hispanic
17 (2.5%)

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 School District
Phone:	(740)797-4521
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 191

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 160