Athens Area High School

Athens Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 W Frederick St,  Athens, PA
Athens Area School District
3.6
3.0
647 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
66.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
93.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 72 Students
Commonwealth University - Mansfield 54 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 47 Students
University of Pittsburgh 41 Students
Misericordia University 27 Students
Commonwealth University - Lock Haven 26 Students
Temple University 25 Students
Wilkes University 22 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 20 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 75 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/7/2024
My experience at Athens Area High School was sufficient. I felt safe at school. I always felt supported by the teaching staff. I really enjoyed my cheerleading experience and the coaches at the school were amazing.
3.0 NicheUser
7/16/2016
Face same problems as schools across the nation.
4.0 NicheUser
6/9/2016
the teachers set up pretty good class options that offer a variety to the students
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
11/12/2021
Robust curriculum that allows for multiple pathways for student success. This school has the most electives and opportunities for students than any other school in Bradford County. Focus on all students and college and career readiness. Intense focus on the whole student and their social/emotional/...
1.0 parent
9/20/2017
These schools are the worst in the state of PA. They do not care about the students unless they are from wealthy families. They push the lower income students out and do not take the time to help them. They rush to make judgments on the students instead of getting to know them and their families.
1.0 parent
9/28/2012
This school is focused on numbers and not the students. They push the students through instead of actually educating them. Their sole purpose is for sports, not education. If they spent more on the education factor and reducing the class sizes this might actually be a good school. Please don't get m...
5.0 parent
8/13/2012
My kids have gone thought the middle, junior, and senior high. The schools are great. Teachers and administration are attentive to student needs and abilities. Every kid can participate in sports or extracurricular activities. If there is any negative it is the school spirit is lacking in many stude...

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Athens Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Athens, PA, in the Athens neighborhood, and is served by the Athens Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 647 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Athens Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $263,413. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sayre Area High School, North Rome Christian School, Union Valley Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Athens Area High School.

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