Athens High School

About Athens High School

Athens High School is a public high school located in Athens, Alabama. It serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. The school is part of the Limestone County Schools system.
Athens High School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, as well as a wide range of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, theatre, and debate. The school also has a strong emphasis on community service and volunteerism.
Athens High School is dedicated to providing a quality education for its students. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and works hard to ensure that its students are prepared for college and career success. The school also has a strong focus on creating a positive and supportive school environment.
Athens High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a quality education in a supportive environment.

Address:	655 Hwy 31 North Athens, AL 35612
Phone:	(256) 233-6613
Site:	www.acs-k12.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,114 students

Overview Athens High School

Athens High School serves 1,114 students in grades 9-12.
Athens High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Athens High School

Athens High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Athens High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.