ATHENS JUNIORSENOR HIGH SCHOOL

Athens JuniorSenor High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Athens Area Schools school district, located in ATHENS, MI with about 308 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Athens JuniorSenor High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Athens Junior-Senior High School, located in Athens, Michigan, serves as a combined secondary education facility that accommodates students from the middle school years through high school graduation. As part of the Athens Area Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience within a small-town environment. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students as they progress through their formative adolescent years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. Beyond core academic subjects, the school encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, aiming to foster well-rounded personal and social development. By integrating community values with academic rigor, Athens Junior-Senior High School strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that helps students reach their full potential while preparing them for the challenges of adulthood.

For more information, contact Athens JuniorSenor High School at (269) 729-5414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 EAST HOLCOMB ST
ATHENS, MI 49011-9784
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ATHENS JUNIORSENOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ATHENS, MI with about 308 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
308
Teachers:
20.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 308 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ATHENS JUNIORSENOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.7%
Two or more races
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.