Athol High School

Athol High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2363 Main St,  Athol, MA
Athol-Royalston Regional School District
3.2
2.5
414 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Jane Rickson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
98%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
115:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
White
72.3%
Hispanic
19.3%
Black
3.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
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.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 53 Students
Fitchburg State University 43 Students
Mount Wachusett Community College 42 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 38 Students
Boston University 29 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 24 Students
Worcester State University 20 Students
Merrimack College 19 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 18 Students
Boston College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 18 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Business 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Education 8 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 48 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/16/2025
The best part of my experience at Athol High School was the opportunity to get College credits done for free my junior and senior year. I am now ahead in college no thanks to this. The worst parts were nothing I could control. The size of the school is very small and that effected a lot. But other than that it was overall decent.
2.0 Senior
6/28/2023
My experience at Athol high school has been pretty ridiculous. The staff is rather unprofessional and disorganized. I try to stay few steps ahead in my education, as I am now used to unexpected setbacks. most students are not interested in an education and they cause a lot of issues in school. It is a small school and the kids who act out make it harder for the rest of us. The staff throughout the entire district lacks empathy and proper training. They hardly treat us like people, keeping the bathrooms closed during most of the day and fitting the role of superiority over helpers for us that want it. there are a few good aspects and good staff, such as the class advisors. although they have a lot going on and can lose track of things, they are also responsible for great changes in my school.this year they have provided me with multiple classes from Mount Wachusett Community College, through the dual enrollment process. this upcoming senior year we have an early college program as well.
1.0 Alum
6/13/2022
The teachers were always very nice but i did not feel at home here. The fellow classmates are not nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/9/2023
It was so sad to watch all of the adults and leaders involved in running Athol High School focus more on the removal of their schools mascot and even the moniker more than their students, grades and education.
2.0 parent
12/7/2019
Nice building, the leadership does not take responsiblity for the issues. They claim to be working on improvement but I see no action. I do believe that they just show up for their paycheck. I am disgusted in the number of issues I have had to go to the Principal or Vice Principal about. My student...
1.0 other
11/14/2018
I would rate my experience at this school as a scar inducing nightmare. The emotional toll that it had on me was devastating as a teenager, and was an experience that I'll never be able to forget.
5.0 parent
8/10/2016
New Principal Mitch Aho is turning things around in a positive direction. I have 2 children attending Athol High School.

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Athol High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Athol, MA, in the Athol neighborhood, and is served by the Athol-Royalston Regional School District in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 414 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Athol High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $352,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like Athol-Royalston Middle School, Athol Community Elementary School, Riverbend Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Athol has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Athol High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.