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

Feeder schools for Athens High:

Elementary:	Athens Elementary
Middle:	Athens Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Athens High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.45. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (7.5%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Athens High is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Athens High employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 181^st 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
2008	82.02	21^st	437	95.2%
2009	65.94	146^th	438	66.7%
2010	66.82	161^st	450	64.2%
2011	66.85	152^nd	445	65.8%
2012	72.74	99^th	452	78.1%
2013	45.08	315^th	457	31.1%
2014	50.19	286^th	462	38.1%
2015	47.01	325^th	466	30.3%
2016	26.41	335^th	408	17.9%
2017	33.75	279^th	410	32.0%
2018	37.80	272^nd	410	33.7%
2019	45.65	222^nd	400	44.5%
2021	60.87	137^th	390	64.9%
2022	68.66	99^th	391	74.7%
2023	51.45	192^nd	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	144^th	255	43.5%
2023	88.39	12^th	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
2018	52.82	166^th	355	53.2%
2019	21.39	300^th	343	12.5%
2021	78.52	53^rd	332	84.0%
2023	80.97	41^st	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
2018	28.17	297^th	373	20.4%
2019	73.44	73^rd	354	79.4%
2021	58.53	120^th	334	64.1%
2022	62.74	102^nd	347	70.6%
2023	11.37	341^st	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.

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	Total
1989	251	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	252
1990	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1991	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1992	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
1993	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
1994	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1995	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1996	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1997	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1998	228	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1999	226	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	228
2000	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2001	221	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	225
2002	222	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	229
2003	222	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	229
2004	212	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	214
2005	207	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
2006	199	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	201
2007	195	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
2008	191	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	194
2009	188	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	194
2010	198	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	205
2011	205	0	1	6	1	0	1	214
2012	207	0	2	6	0	0	1	216
2013	202	0	2	4	1	0	1	210
2014	191	0	2	6	1	1	1	202
2015	186	0	3	5	1	1	1	197
2016	181	0	2	5	1	0	2	191
2017	170	0	3	7	0	0	3	183
2018	170	0	2	6	0	0	4	182
2019	148	0	1	9	0	0	3	161
2020	146	0	1	6	0	0	2	155
2021	130	0	0	9	0	0	2	141
2022	107	0	0	9	0	0	1	117
2023	109	0	3	10	0	0	2	124
2024	108	0	2	9	0	0	1	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 222^nd of 400 High schools	Ranks 192^nd 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)	47.7	51.9	4.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Athens School District)	47.7	51.9	4.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Athens High)	34	50	16%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Athens School District)	34	51.4	17.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Science (Athens High)	34	36.1	2.1%
10th Grade Science (Athens School District)	34	35.1	1.1%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	124	23%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	109	26.4%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.2%	27.4%	3.2%

Schools Near Athens High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Athens High	Public	9-12	601 W Village Limits Rd	Athens	54411	Marathon County	Athens School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(715) 257-7511	120	10	11.6	29.2%	108 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)											50.0		$19,134	$1,461	$17,674
Edgar High	Public	9-12	203 E Birch St	Edgar	54426	Marathon County	Edgar School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 352-2352	198	17	11.6	27.3%	186 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	59.4	168^th of 431 public high schools	61.0%		39.6	259^th of 415 public high schools	37.6%	91	55.1	46.9	51.0								39.0		$15,291	$697	$14,593
Abbotsford Middle/Senior High	Public	6-12	307 N 4th Ave	Abbotsford	54405	Clark County	Abbotsford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 223-2386	401	18	21.9	69.1%	156 (38.9%)	3 (0.7%)	233 (58.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	11.9	404^th of 431 public high schools	6.3%		34	289^th of 415 public high schools	30.4%	115		22.0	20.3	35.3	28.6	39.5	30.8	26.9	32.6	41.3	32.7	21.7	$10,952	$709	$10,243
Colby High	Public	9-12	705 N 2nd St	Colby	54421	Clark County	Colby School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 223-2338	299	18	16.6	53.8%	204 (68.2%)	3 (1.0%)	87 (29.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.7	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		28.5	318^th of 415 public high schools	23.4%	89	32.5	20.8	22.1								29.0		$12,303	$249	$12,054
Marathon High	Public	9-12	204 East St	Marathon	54448	Marathon County	Marathon City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 443-2226	282	22	12.6	17.0%	260 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	80.1	55^th of 431 public high schools	87.2%		73.5	80^th of 415 public high schools	80.7%	25	61.7	70.0	68.3								45.2		$17,476	$307	$17,168
Stratford High	Public	9-12	213311 Legion St	Stratford	54484	Marathon County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 687-4311	265	20	13.4	24.5%	244 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	86	32^nd of 431 public high schools	92.6%		69.5	99^th of 415 public high schools	76.1%	67	60.9	62.5	64.1								60.0		$12,275	$233	$12,040
Medford High	Public	9-12	1015 W Broadway Ave	Medford	54451	Taylor County	Medford Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 748-5951	685	54	12.7	39.3%	629 (91.8%)	5 (0.7%)	42 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	46.3	245^th of 431 public high schools	43.2%		47.1	219^th of 415 public high schools	47.2%	26	29.6	46.7	42.1								56.1		$13,154	$219	$12,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens High

What district is Athens High in?

Athens School District

How many students attend Athens High?

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

What schools feed into Athens High?

Athens High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Athens Elementary
Middle : Athens Middle

What is the racial makeup of Athens High?

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

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