Athens Junior High School
165 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Athens Junior High School, located at 1 Warrior Way in Athens, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in their middle school years. As part of the Athens Community Unit School District #213, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Warriors," which serves as a central theme in their efforts to build school spirit, discipline, and a strong sense of community pride among the student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, Athens Junior High places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By encouraging participation in these programs, the school aims to help students discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and cultivate meaningful relationships with their peers. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the faculty and staff at Athens Junior High strive to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that challenges each student to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.
Beyond its core curriculum, Athens Junior High places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By encouraging participation in these programs, the school aims to help students discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and cultivate meaningful relationships with their peers. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the faculty and staff at Athens Junior High strive to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that challenges each student to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.
165
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 150 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White150 (90.9 %)
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Two or More8 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.8 %)
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Black3 (1.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Athens CUSD 213 |
| Phone: | (217)636-8380 |
| Website: | http://athens-213.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 165 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
79
Grade 8
86
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 79 |
| Grade 8 | 86 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 85 | 51.5% |
| Male | 80 | 48.5% |
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