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
928 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Henry Clay Tracy
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
5.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 215 Students
Texas A&M University 202 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 199 Students
University of Texas - Tyler 167 Students
University of Texas - Austin 164 Students
Tyler Junior College 150 Students
Texas State University 143 Students
Baylor University 123 Students
University of Houston 88 Students
University of Dallas 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Business 70 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Biology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Cosmetology 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students
Dental Hygiene 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 140 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/7/2024
Athens High School is a great place to go to school at. It has a diverse school body and many different electives and after-school activities. The teachers are all very friendly and they teach in a timely and very helpful/understanding manor.
4.0 Alum
6/14/2024
I went to Athens high school, and graduated in 2023. I will say overall it's a good school, and a nice campus. Their security is decent, and the rules and dress code are easy to follow. However the cafeteria could use a major improvement, and I'm talking about the food. There are many food options, but the quality of the food isn't that great. Again overall the school is good but if the cafeteria improved it would be the perfect school.
2.0 Senior
2/26/2024
I've had an okay experience with Athens High School. Throughout my 4 years here, I can really just say I barely made it through. The administrators are more worried about drugs and dress code than kids learning. The teachers care more about your grades than you as a person. The food was nasty, but it's free. The sports teams are decent, but super fun.
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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