Athens JuniorSenor High School

Summary:

Athens JuniorSenor High School is a public high school located in Athens, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 268 students and is part of the Climax-Scotts Community Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 85.82% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Harper Creek High School (83.41% white) and Union City High School (94.54% white). Athens JuniorSenor High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.2% to 97.1%, which is generally higher than the nearby schools like Lakeview Alternative High School (51.1%) and Colon High School (48.7%). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 22.4% to 45.0%, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Mendon MiddleHigh School (16.0%) and Harper Creek High School (25.7%).

The school's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and SAT assessments, are generally below the state average and the nearby schools across various subject areas and grade levels, suggesting a need for improvement in academic performance. Overall, Athens JuniorSenor High School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, high chronic absenteeism, and academic performance issues, which will require targeted interventions and a collaborative approach with the school community and district leadership to address.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 300 E Holcomb St
       Athens, MI  49011-9784


(269) 729-5414

District: Athens Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
567th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,051 Help


Feeder schools for Athens JuniorSenor High School:

Elementary:    East Leroy Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Two or more races:
7.9%
American Indian:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Athens JuniorSenor High School ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Athens JuniorSenor High School ranks worse than 76.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Athens JuniorSenor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), two or more races (7.9%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Athens JuniorSenor High School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Athens JuniorSenor High School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athens JuniorSenor High School is $14,051.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Athens JuniorSenor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens JuniorSenor High School 368th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Athens JuniorSenor High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Athens JuniorSenor High School 567th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Athens JuniorSenor High School in the ranking list.)

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Athens Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Area Schools 328th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 69.50 277th 858 67.7%
2012 70.90 228th 900 74.7%
2013 72.89 202nd 919 78.0%
2014 57.87 389th 921 57.8%
2015 58.15 361st 919 60.7%
2016 49.67 435th 894 51.3%
2017 52.67 327th 821 60.2%
2018 43.43 496th 838 40.8%
2019 39.55 471st 792 40.5%
2021 38.14 404th 675 40.1%
2022 45.73 397th 776 48.8%
2023 49.74 389th 883 55.9%
2024 52.63 368th 897 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 382nd 815 53.1%
2019 46.21 357th 672 46.9%
2021 71.64 79th 523 84.9%
2022 64.26 173rd 691 75.0%
2023 48.49 383rd 825 53.6%
2024 65.36 207th 836 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 425th 794 46.5%
2019 48.32 318th 658 51.7%
2021 44.24 251st 521 51.8%
2022 52.72 251st 657 61.8%
2023 55.57 276th 770 64.2%
2024 50.70 316th 771 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 548th 797 31.2%
2019 31.06 453rd 639 29.1%
2021 45.25 254th 540 53.0%
2022 55.27 259th 658 60.6%
2023 44.95 386th 776 50.3%
2024 56.57 279th 786 64.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 494th 678 27.1%
2019 32.47 429th 624 31.3%
2021 29.21 414th 577 28.2%
2022 36.65 394th 638 38.2%
2023 38.90 401st 688 41.7%
2024 45.17 349th 701 50.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.01 433rd 705 38.6%
2007 64.30 319th 767 58.4%
2008 55.93 420th 750 44.0%
2009 67.44 305th 754 59.5%
2010 65.59 345th 765 54.9%
2011 65.98 335th 784 57.3%
2012 63.84 290th 773 62.5%
2013 66.60 268th 805 66.7%
2014 71.99 204th 799 74.5%
2015 75.68 184th 832 77.9%
2016 70.96 223rd 852 73.8%
2017 66.88 232nd 835 72.2%
2018 43.88 459th 824 44.3%
2019 30.93 469th 666 29.6%
2021 20.91 476th 561 15.2%
2022 45.07 323rd 531 39.2%
2023 11.29 658th 735 10.5%
2024 23.92 567th 743 23.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 184th 755 75.6%
2019 54.07 231st 532 56.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.24 561st 710 21.0%
2019 29.02 411th 554 25.8%
2022 50.54 227th 416 45.4%
2023 15.22 527th 611 13.7%
2024 8.76 569th 619 8.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 303rd 707 57.1%
2019 24.19 422nd 543 22.3%
2024 35.61 402nd 633 36.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Athens JuniorSenor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 459th 708 35.2%
2019 17.83 498th 582 14.4%
2021 14.95 469th 516 9.1%
2022 50.11 244th 492 50.4%
2023 5.86 628th 647 2.9%
2024 9.73 590th 638 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 253 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 263
1990 258 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 252 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 237 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 245 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 263 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 253 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 253 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 276 4 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 272 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 271 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 302 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2001 292 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 275 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 275 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 270 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 295 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 287 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 271 3 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 248 2 1 6 3 n/a n/a 1 261
2009 207 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 1 219
2010 192 1 0 4 7 n/a n/a 1 205
2011 257 2 1 7 9 0 5 0 281
2012 299 1 0 7 6 0 3 0 316
2013 295 2 0 0 8 0 5 0 310
2014 291 4 0 4 9 0 8 0 316
2015 290 3 0 3 9 0 8 0 313
2016 294 3 0 2 10 0 13 0 322
2017 275 3 0 2 11 0 11 0 302
2018 270 4 0 4 12 0 18 0 308
2019 264 5 0 5 10 0 15 0 299
2020 243 4 0 9 7 1 18 0 282
2021 216 3 0 7 7 0 16 0 249
2022 230 3 1 6 8 1 18 0 267
2023 230 3 0 6 8 1 20 0 268
2024 221 0 0 3 8 0 20 0 252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 n/a n/a n/a
1989 263 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 265 22.0 12.0 6.8
1991 260 n/a n/a n/a
1992 243 n/a n/a 6.2
1993 251 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 270 15.3 17.6 5.9
1995 260 15.7 16.6 9.6
1996 260 15.7 16.6 9.6
1997 284 16.0 17.8 7.4
1998 280 18.0 15.6 9.3
1999 275 17.0 16.2 12
2000 308 17.2 17.9 21.4
2001 299 17.7 16.9 14
2002 286 17.7 16.2 22.4
2003 286 17.7 16.2 22.4
2004 287 15.7 18.3 20.2
2005 307 17.6 17.4 20.2
2006 299 18.0 16.6 25.1
2007 287 15.2 18.9 25.1
2008 261 16.5 15.8 30
2009 219 14.0 15.6 34.4
2010 205 12.2 16.7 41.7
2011 281 17.5 16.0 47.3
2012 316 17.7 17.8 48.4
2013 310 15.5 20.0 49
2014 316 16.8 18.7 49.7
2015 313 16.0 19.5 41.9
2016 322 15.0 21.4 36
2017 302 19.7 15.3 25.2
2018 308 20.3 15.1 36.4
2019 299 17.3 17.2 38.8
2020 282 17.3 16.2 41.8
2021 249 18.8 13.1 42.2
2022 267 17.3 15.3 33.7
2023 268 23.3 11.4 38.4
2024 252 22.7 11.1 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 n/a n/a n/a
1989 263 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 265 22.0 12.0 6.8
1991 260 n/a n/a n/a
1992 243 n/a n/a 6.2
1993 251 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 270 15.3 17.6 5.9
1995 260 15.7 16.6 9.6
1996 260 15.7 16.6 9.6
1997 284 16.0 17.8 7.4
1998 280 18.0 15.6 9.3
1999 275 17.0 16.2 12
2000 308 17.2 17.9 21.4
2001 299 17.7 16.9 14
2002 286 17.7 16.2 22.4
2003 286 17.7 16.2 22.4
2004 287 15.7 18.3 20.2
2005 307 17.6 17.4 20.2
2006 299 18.0 16.6 25.1
2007 287 15.2 18.9 25.1
2008 261 16.5 15.8 30
2009 219 14.0 15.6 34.4
2010 205 12.2 16.7 41.7
2011 281 17.5 16.0 47.3
2012 316 17.7 17.8 48.4
2013 310 15.5 20.0 49
2014 316 16.8 18.7 49.7
2015 313 16.0 19.5 41.9
2016 322 15.0 21.4 36
2017 302 19.7 15.3 25.2
2018 308 20.3 15.1 36.4
2019 299 17.3 17.2 38.8
2020 282 17.3 16.2 41.8
2021 249 18.8 13.1 42.2
2022 267 17.3 15.3 33.7
2023 268 23.3 11.4 38.4
2024 252 22.7 11.1 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Athens JuniorSenor High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (7.3%) $9,105 (92.7%) $9,821
2020 $1,007 (9.2%) $9,890 (90.8%) $10,897
2021 $1,716 (13.2%) $11,275 (86.8%) $12,992
2022 $1,291 (10.2%) $11,412 (89.8%) $12,703
2023 $1,269 (9.0%) $12,782 (91.0%) $14,051

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Athens JuniorSenor High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 389th of 883 Middle schools
 15.4%
Ranks 469th of 666 High schoolsRanks 658th of 735 High schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Athens JuniorSenor High School)30.628.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)30.628.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Athens JuniorSenor High School)18.415.6
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Athens Area Schools)18.415.6
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Athens JuniorSenor High School)30.336.7
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)30.336.7
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Athens JuniorSenor High School)33.323.3
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Athens Area Schools)33.323.3
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Athens JuniorSenor High School)27.930.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Athens Area Schools)27.930.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Athens JuniorSenor High School)65.158.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)65.158.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Athens JuniorSenor High School)39.547.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Athens Area Schools)39.547.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Athens JuniorSenor High School)35.416.1
 19.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Athens Area Schools)35.416.1
 19.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Athens JuniorSenor High School)39.622.6
 17%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Athens Area Schools)39.622.6
 17%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Athens JuniorSenor High School)29.212.9
 16.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Athens Area Schools)29.212.9
 16.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299268
 10.4%
African American53
 40%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White264230
 12.9%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%38.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens JuniorSenor High School

Athens JuniorSenor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Leroy Elementary School

Students at Athens JuniorSenor High School are 88% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Athens JuniorSenor High School.

Athens JuniorSenor High School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Michigan high schools.


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