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Athens High

Summary:

Athens High is a public high school located in Athens, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Edgar School District, which is ranked 236 out of 424 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Athens High stands out for its consistently high performance, with a four-year graduation rate ranging from 90.4% to 100% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Stratford High and Marathon High. The school also maintains a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 0% to 2.4%, and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, Athens High has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in various subject areas, such as social studies, English language arts, and science, on the Forward Exam and ACT assessments.

However, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 99 to 335 out of Wisconsin high schools, and its star rating ranging from 1 to 4 out of 5. The school also faces challenges in maintaining a diverse student population, with the percentage of white students increasing from 92.2% in 2020-2021 to 87.9% in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, Athens High has performed exceptionally well for its low-socioeconomic-status students, ranking 12th out of 271 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 W Village Limits Rd
       Athens, WI  54411-9552

(715) 257-7511

District: Athens School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,134 Help


Feeder schools for Athens High:

Elementary:    Athens Elementary
Middle:    Athens Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  120

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Athens High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Athens High 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 (90%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Athens High is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Athens High employs 10.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athens High is $19,134.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Athens High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Athens School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens School District 181st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Athens High

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Rank History for all students at Athens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 82.02 21st 437 95.2%
2009 65.94 146th 438 66.7%
2010 66.82 161st 450 64.2%
2011 66.85 152nd 445 65.8%
2012 72.74 99th 452 78.1%
2013 45.08 315th 457 31.1%
2014 50.19 286th 462 38.1%
2015 47.01 325th 466 30.3%
2016 26.41 335th 408 17.9%
2017 33.75 279th 410 32.0%
2018 37.80 272nd 410 33.7%
2019 45.65 222nd 400 44.5%
2021 60.87 137th 390 64.9%
2022 68.66 99th 391 74.7%
2023 51.45 192nd 415 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 144th 255 43.5%
2023 88.39 12th 271 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Athens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.82 166th 355 53.2%
2019 21.39 300th 343 12.5%
2021 78.52 53rd 332 84.0%
2023 80.97 41st 329 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Athens High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.17 297th 373 20.4%
2019 73.44 73rd 354 79.4%
2021 58.53 120th 334 64.1%
2022 62.74 102nd 347 70.6%
2023 11.37 341st 359 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Athens High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 251 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 252
1990 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1992 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1995 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1996 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1997 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 226 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 221 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 222 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 222 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 212 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2005 207 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 199 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 195 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2008 191 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2009 188 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 198 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2011 205 0 1 6 1 0 1 0 214
2012 207 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 216
2013 202 0 2 4 1 0 1 0 210
2014 191 0 2 6 1 1 1 0 202
2015 186 0 3 5 1 1 1 0 197
2016 181 0 2 5 1 0 2 0 191
2017 170 0 3 7 0 0 3 0 183
2018 170 0 2 6 0 0 4 0 182
2019 148 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 161
2020 146 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 155
2021 130 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 141
2022 107 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 117
2023 109 0 3 10 0 0 2 0 124
2024 108 0 2 9 0 0 1 0 120

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 17.4 14.4 12.3
1990 226 20.6 10.9 12.8
1991 218 20.0 10.9 16.1
1992 194 20.1 9.6 23.7
1993 186 19.5 9.5 19.4
1994 185 19.5 9.5 18.9
1995 220 20.4 10.8 20.5
1996 220 20.4 10.8 20.5
1997 231 18.5 12.5 21.6
1998 228 18.2 12.5 20.2
1999 228 17.0 13.4 29.4
2000 231 18.0 12.8 30.3
2001 225 19.0 11.8 26.2
2002 229 19.4 11.8 23.6
2003 229 19.4 11.8 23.6
2004 214 19.0 11.3 18.2
2005 209 18.9 11.1 n/a
2006 201 17.5 11.5 n/a
2007 196 16.9 11.6 20.4
2008 194 17.1 11.3 20.6
2009 194 16.9 11.5 21.1
2010 205 16.7 12.2 17.6
2011 214 17.0 12.5 23.8
2012 216 12.6 17.1 26.4
2013 210 12.5 16.7 30
2014 202 13.7 14.6 31.7
2015 197 n/a n/a 32
2016 191 14.0 13.6 31.4
2017 183 13.3 13.6 18
2018 182 11.7 15.4 19.2
2019 161 11.9 13.4 24.2
2020 155 12.1 12.7 22.6
2021 141 13.0 10.8 28.4
2022 117 13.2 8.8 2.6
2023 124 12.7 9.7 27.4
2024 120 10.2 11.6 29.2

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 17.4 14.4 12.3
1990 226 20.6 10.9 12.8
1991 218 20.0 10.9 16.1
1992 194 20.1 9.6 23.7
1993 186 19.5 9.5 19.4
1994 185 19.5 9.5 18.9
1995 220 20.4 10.8 20.5
1996 220 20.4 10.8 20.5
1997 231 18.5 12.5 21.6
1998 228 18.2 12.5 20.2
1999 228 17.0 13.4 29.4
2000 231 18.0 12.8 30.3
2001 225 19.0 11.8 26.2
2002 229 19.4 11.8 23.6
2003 229 19.4 11.8 23.6
2004 214 19.0 11.3 18.2
2005 209 18.9 11.1 n/a
2006 201 17.5 11.5 n/a
2007 196 16.9 11.6 20.4
2008 194 17.1 11.3 20.6
2009 194 16.9 11.5 21.1
2010 205 16.7 12.2 17.6
2011 214 17.0 12.5 23.8
2012 216 12.6 17.1 26.4
2013 210 12.5 16.7 30
2014 202 13.7 14.6 31.7
2015 197 n/a n/a 32
2016 191 14.0 13.6 31.4
2017 183 13.3 13.6 18
2018 182 11.7 15.4 19.2
2019 161 11.9 13.4 24.2
2020 155 12.1 12.7 22.6
2021 141 13.0 10.8 28.4
2022 117 13.2 8.8 2.6
2023 124 12.7 9.7 27.4
2024 120 10.2 11.6 29.2

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 High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $883 (5.4%) $15,535 (94.6%) $16,418
2020 $864 (5.3%) $15,451 (94.7%) $16,315
2021 $1,461 (7.6%) $17,674 (92.4%) $19,134

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Athens High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 192nd of 415 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Athens High)47.751.9
 4.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Athens School District)47.751.9
 4.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Athens High)3450
 16%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Athens School District)3451.4
 17.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Science (Athens High)3436.1
 2.1%
   10th Grade Science (Athens School District)3435.1
 1.1%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161124
 23%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White148109
 26.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.2%27.4%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens High

Athens High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Athens Elementary
Middle : Athens Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 120 students attended Athens High.

Students at Athens High are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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