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Athol High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2363 Main St,
Athol, MA
Athol-Royalston Regional School District
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+
C-
B-
C-
C+
C-
B
C
Source: Niche
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
8/10/2016
New Principal Mitch Aho is turning things around in a positive direction. I have 2 children attending Athol High School.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$197K - $607K
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$353,471
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$76,682
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,460 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 5th to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
North Quabbin Dog Park
Mount Grace State Forest
Silver Lake Park
Alan E. Rich Environmental Park
Fish park
Von Dy Rowe Conservation Area
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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 $353,471. 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.