ATHENS AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Athens Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Athens Area SD school district, located in Athens, PA with about 607 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Athens Area HS 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 Area High School, located at 401 West Frederick Street in Athens, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Athens Area School District. Situated in the northern tier of Bradford County, the school provides a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparation for post-secondary opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement.
As the central hub for the district's high school students, Athens Area High School offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various vocational pathways. The school takes pride in its community involvement, maintaining a strong emphasis on school spirit through its athletics programs and student organizations. By utilizing its official website, the school keeps parents, students, and the community informed about academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing events, ensuring a transparent and collaborative educational experience for the town of Athens.
For more information, contact Athens Area HS at (570) 888-7766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
http://www.athensad.k12.pa.us/
ATHENS AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Athens, PA with about 607 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Athens Area SD
- Total Students:
- 607
- Teachers:
- 39.6
- 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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 607 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ATHENS AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.