Athol High School

Athol High School is ranked 242nd within Massachusetts.

Athol High School has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.

Athol High School has 369 students in grades 9-12.

Athol High School has a 82% graduation rate.

Athol High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

2363 Main St, Athol, MA

Athol-Royalston Regional School District

3.2

2.5

417 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mary Jane Rickson

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average SAT Score
1120

Average ACT Score
23

Math Proficiency
21%

Reading Proficiency
25%

Average GPA
3.54

Graduation Rate
87%

C+

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.54	Reading Proficiency 25%
Math Proficiency 21%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 35.9%

College Prep

Average SAT 1120 Math 540 Verbal 580	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

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

115:1

Student Diversity

Male 55%	Female 45%
White 70.9%	Hispanic 21.8%
Two or more races 3.7%	Black 2.4%
Asian 1.2%

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 54 Students

Mount Wachusett Community College 41 Students

University of Massachusetts Boston 39 Students

Fitchburg State University 35 Students

Boston University 31 Students

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 27 Students

University of Massachusetts Lowell 19 Students

Merrimack College 18 Students

Worcester State University 18 Students

Boston College 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 18 Students

Psychology 18 Students

Biology 17 Students

Nursing 16 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students

Political Science and Government 9 Students

Criminology 8 Students

Education 8 Students

Early Childhood Education 7 Students

Journalism 6 Students

This School’s 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.

3.0 Alum

7/31/2024

Athol High School has solid core classes up to calculus and advanced english, but as a suburban high school, AHS struggles to offer opportunities in areas such as clubs, music, and some sciences.

4.0 Alum

6/28/2023

I went there for a year as a senior (class of 2023). I was in a hard place mentally. They worked on improving my mental health before my academics. This was a turning point for me. My mental health and academics sky rocketed. I graduated with high honor roll and was able to get into my dream college and with many scholarships to cover the cost. The students though do have many fights and drug dogs because of our schools drug use issue were there often meaning we would stop class to sit there and get checked for about a hour.

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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.

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$201K - $866K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$367,219

Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

% Renters

29%

Average Household Income

$76,682

% of College Grads

18.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,460 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$399,999

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,177 Sq Ft

168 Drury Ave

Step into the timeless charm of this turn-of-the-century landmark Queen Anne Victorian located in the heart of Athol on a 4791 sq ft lot. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and over 2,177 sq ft of living space, this home showcases classic architectural details including an original turret, formal parl...

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(978) 674-7386

$74,900

Land
5.03 Acres Lot

Lot 1 Edwards St
New 13 days ago

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Colby Realty

(978) 830-3288

$699,900

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,642 Sq Ft

317 New Sherborn Rd

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(978) 636-6682

$399,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,766 Sq Ft

1386 Pleasant St
New 21 days ago

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2 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,174 Sq Ft

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1,456 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft

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New 19 days ago

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Land
12.70 Acres Lot

0 Spring St

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2 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$1,800 per month

Condo for Rent
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft

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Unit 3rd Floor
Athol, MA

$1,750 per month

Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
952 Sq Ft

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Unit D3
Athol, MA

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$1,850 per month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft

57 Cottage St
Unit 2
Athol, MA

Looking for a fully updated apartment in Athol? This bright, spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath second-floor unit is filled with natural light and features a large living room and large bonus rooms all with updated finishes, fresh paint, and brand-new appliances. In-unit laundry makes daily life easier. Con...

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath

1403 Main St
Unit 1F
Athol, MA

Address: 1403 Main St, Unit 1F, Athol, MARent: $2150/month2 Bedrooms | 1 BathroomHEAT is included - Stay cozy this winter!This beautifully maintained unit offers a bright and inviting living space with plenty of room to relax. Conveniently located near local amenities, it\'s perf...

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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,800 Sq Ft

9 Mount Pleasant St
Unit 2
Athol, MA

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1 Bath

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Unit 39 cottage front
Athol, MA

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1 Bath
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Unit 4
Athol, MA

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Athol-Royalston Middle School

5th to 8th
Public

C-

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Athol High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $367,219. 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.

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