Athens High School

Athens High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
708 E College St,  Athens, TX
Athens Independent School District
3.5
3.0
872 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Henry Clay Tracy
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
5.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
231:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
50%
White
32.4%
Black
12.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Trinity Valley Community College 217 Students
Texas A&M University 204 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 200 Students
University of Texas - Tyler 177 Students
University of Texas - Austin 161 Students
Tyler Junior College 154 Students
Texas State University 144 Students
Baylor University 124 Students
University of Houston 92 Students
University of Dallas 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 87 Students
Business 69 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Cosmetology 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 22 Students
Dental Hygiene 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 140 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/9/2023
As a senior in Athens High School, my years here have been really good, I do believe the district tries to improve our ways of learning for better results and gives us big opportunities for the future. The students here are sometimes not the very best with conduct but administrators try their best to fix their way of viewing situations they get in trouble for.
4.0 Senior
8/10/2020
What I liked about Athens High School is that the teachers are very engaged with their students and the facility is very modern and the gymnasium won the best gym in the state which was an honorable award for us.
3.0 Senior
12/18/2018
Athens does not care about their students, they only care about the money they can make. The teachers are generally poor, with a few exceptions.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/6/2023
If I could give negative stars I would. This is the absolute worst school I have ever had to deal with. Poor education, run by incompetent administrators that ultimately harm the children’s education and well being. They are unable to look at the individual child’s needs to serve them best and reall...
4.0 parent
6/1/2018
This was my son’s first year at AHS. Overall, it was a good year. It is by no means a perfect place, but no school is and I’m not pulling him to homeschool or drive to Tyler for a better option. I believe that the administration is making great strides to make AHS a better and more effective place f...
5.0 parent
5/31/2018
AHS has been great for my kids. They have enjoyed the athletic program, and have had wonderful teachers as well!
4.0 other
5/31/2018
My time at AHS was met with many obstacles for which I'm grateful, since they helped me grow into an independent, mature student who can navigate the educational system with ease. The extracurriculars are very well funded, and I take pride in seeing the accomplishments of the teams of which I was a...

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Athens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Athens, TX, in the Athens neighborhood, and is served by the Athens Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 872 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Athens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $307,525. Discover additional schools in the area, like Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, Athens Middle School, South Athens Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Athens High School.

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