Athens High School

Summary:

Athens High School is a public high school located in Troy, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,545 students. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Athens High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Michigan, with rankings ranging from 19th to 94th out of hundreds of schools over the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is generally higher than the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.7% of 11th-grade students at Athens High School were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 51.3% statewide and 77.3% for the Troy School District. Additionally, Athens High School has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 98.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While Troy High School has a higher percentage of Asian students (43.17%) and a lower percentage of White students (43.22%), Reuther Middle School, which is part of the Rochester Community School District, demonstrates strong academic performance, with test scores that often exceed those of Athens High School. However, Athens High School's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.03% to 19.48% over the past three years, suggests a lower proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools, such as Clawson High School and Warren Consolidated Community High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4333 John R Rd
       Troy, MI  48085-3699


(248) 823-2900

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,116 Help


Feeder schools for Athens High School:

Elementary:    Barnard Elementary School
    Costello Elementary School
    Hill Elementary School
    Troy Union Elementary School
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Middle:    Larson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,545

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Asian:
21.2%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Athens High School ranks better than 87.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Athens High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (63.6%), Asian (21.2%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Athens High School is 17.5. 1 high schools in the Troy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Athens High School is $15,116. 1 high schools in the Troy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Athens High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens High School 94th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Athens High School in the ranking list.)

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Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Athens High School

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Rank History for all students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.55 98th 705 86.1%
2007 88.04 55th 767 92.8%
2008 90.10 42nd 750 94.4%
2009 90.29 46th 754 93.9%
2010 88.59 44th 765 94.2%
2011 83.23 95th 784 87.9%
2012 94.70 27th 773 96.5%
2013 93.94 35th 805 95.7%
2014 94.63 27th 799 96.6%
2015 96.44 19th 832 97.7%
2016 94.30 31st 852 96.4%
2017 89.07 64th 835 92.3%
2018 91.61 53rd 824 93.6%
2019 93.95 35th 666 94.7%
2021 93.93 30th 561 94.7%
2022 91.14 49th 531 90.8%
2023 63.44 229th 735 68.8%
2024 82.72 94th 743 87.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.83 4th 93 95.7%
2022 65.83 13th 32 59.4%
2023 36.68 67th 110 39.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.00 20th 102 80.4%
2019 80.52 4th 27 85.2%
2023 75.50 8th 35 77.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.13 18th 315 94.3%
2019 58.23 24th 61 60.7%
2023 46.76 60th 116 48.3%
2024 20.72 103rd 130 20.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.50 36th 755 95.2%
2019 91.11 28th 532 94.7%
2021 92.87 24th 417 94.2%
2022 75.96 87th 369 76.4%
2023 56.17 247th 614 59.8%
2024 53.93 269th 654 58.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.80 50th 710 93.0%
2019 92.65 29th 554 94.8%
2021 91.91 29th 462 93.7%
2022 86.37 55th 416 86.8%
2023 56.41 243rd 611 60.2%
2024 83.38 75th 619 87.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.79 55th 707 92.2%
2019 93.12 30th 543 94.5%
2021 90.66 34th 472 92.8%
2022 92.08 38th 440 91.4%
2023 63.73 187th 611 69.4%
2024 76.32 123rd 633 80.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.92 30th 87 65.5%
2019 79.02 9th 42 78.6%
2021 70.93 13th 42 69.0%
2022 67.02 13th 31 58.1%
2023 53.11 31st 63 50.8%
2024 62.99 31st 70 55.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.19 16th 254 93.7%
2019 93.05 10th 147 93.2%
2022 91.57 5th 51 90.2%
2023 60.56 50th 170 70.6%
2024 76.46 30th 188 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 42nd 201 79.1%
2022 76.85 23rd 83 72.3%
2023 34.98 121st 190 36.3%
2024 90.69 15th 195 92.3%
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Rank History for White students at Athens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.23 62nd 708 91.2%
2019 91.99 39th 582 93.3%
2021 88.96 49th 516 90.5%
2022 86.00 68th 492 86.2%
2023 54.53 263rd 647 59.4%
2024 68.94 170th 638 73.4%
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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.

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Athens High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, May 14, 2017

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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Enrollment information for Athens High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1689 14 107 17 16 n/a n/a 0 1843
1989 1572 14 104 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1707
1990 1517 16 115 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1665
1991 1515 16 109 8 7 n/a n/a 0 1655
1992 1415 18 113 48 4 n/a n/a 0 1598
1993 1413 20 107 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1556
1994 1385 21 92 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1512
1995 1410 31 86 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1535
1996 1410 31 86 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1535
1997 1464 36 98 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1608
1998 1529 34 109 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1688
1999 1597 36 137 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1786
2000 1576 45 215 29 6 n/a n/a 0 1871
2001 1585 49 222 17 6 n/a n/a 0 1879
2002 1618 57 242 16 8 n/a n/a 0 1941
2003 1618 57 242 16 8 n/a n/a 0 1941
2004 1624 63 239 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1958
2005 1635 75 292 29 7 n/a n/a 1 2039
2006 1601 68 273 32 9 n/a n/a 0 1983
2007 1572 78 289 28 8 n/a n/a 17 1992
2008 1526 98 290 34 9 n/a n/a 1 1958
2009 1385 115 321 31 7 n/a n/a 0 1859
2010 1318 117 329 32 6 n/a n/a 1 1803
2011 1244 113 308 35 2 0 39 0 1741
2012 1169 111 216 29 2 0 46 0 1573
2013 1160 89 221 31 2 0 51 0 1554
2014 1148 95 242 32 2 0 47 0 1566
2015 1099 91 253 36 2 0 48 0 1529
2016 1108 101 258 50 2 1 46 0 1566
2017 1088 102 277 62 2 1 43 0 1575
2018 1059 102 289 61 2 1 46 0 1560
2019 1027 81 305 66 1 0 49 0 1529
2020 1010 84 334 72 2 0 51 0 1553
2021 1035 86 329 69 1 1 61 0 1582
2022 1007 83 335 79 1 3 67 0 1575
2023 982 87 328 81 1 4 62 0 1545

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1843 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1707 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 1665 115.0 14.4 0.7
1991 1655 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1598 n/a n/a 1.1
1993 1556 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1512 79.7 19.0 1.2
1995 1535 80.0 19.2 1.3
1996 1535 80.0 19.2 1.3
1997 1608 85.0 18.9 1.8
1998 1688 89.0 19.0 1.5
1999 1786 90.0 19.8 1.5
2000 1871 98.1 19.1 2.2
2001 1879 99.7 18.8 1.6
2002 1941 101.2 19.2 1.9
2003 1941 101.2 19.2 1.9
2004 1958 103.7 18.9 2.8
2005 2039 109.4 18.6 3.1
2006 1983 103.3 19.2 4
2007 1992 103.3 19.3 3.5
2008 1958 105.8 18.5 4.9
2009 1859 101.9 18.2 6.5
2010 1803 96.8 18.6 10.2
2011 1741 83.4 20.8 15
2012 1573 84.7 18.5 15.3
2013 1554 85.8 18.1 15.8
2014 1566 87.0 18.0 14.9
2015 1529 90.0 16.9 14.3
2016 1566 93.0 16.8 13.4
2017 1575 89.7 17.5 15.7
2018 1560 87.4 17.8 17.6
2019 1529 88.5 17.2 17.3
2020 1553 88.3 17.5 16.5
2021 1582 88.9 17.7 14
2022 1575 89.8 17.5 17.6
2023 1545 87.9 17.5 19.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1843 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1707 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 1665 115.0 14.4 0.7
1991 1655 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1598 n/a n/a 1.1
1993 1556 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1512 79.7 19.0 1.2
1995 1535 80.0 19.2 1.3
1996 1535 80.0 19.2 1.3
1997 1608 85.0 18.9 1.8
1998 1688 89.0 19.0 1.5
1999 1786 90.0 19.8 1.5
2000 1871 98.1 19.1 2.2
2001 1879 99.7 18.8 1.6
2002 1941 101.2 19.2 1.9
2003 1941 101.2 19.2 1.9
2004 1958 103.7 18.9 2.8
2005 2039 109.4 18.6 3.1
2006 1983 103.3 19.2 4
2007 1992 103.3 19.3 3.5
2008 1958 105.8 18.5 4.9
2009 1859 101.9 18.2 6.5
2010 1803 96.8 18.6 10.2
2011 1741 83.4 20.8 15
2012 1573 84.7 18.5 15.3
2013 1554 85.8 18.1 15.8
2014 1566 87.0 18.0 14.9
2015 1529 90.0 16.9 14.3
2016 1566 93.0 16.8 13.4
2017 1575 89.7 17.5 15.7
2018 1560 87.4 17.8 17.6
2019 1529 88.5 17.2 17.3
2020 1553 88.3 17.5 16.5
2021 1582 88.9 17.7 14
2022 1575 89.8 17.5 17.6
2023 1545 87.9 17.5 19.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Athens High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (3.0%) $12,142 (97.0%) $12,516
2020 $364 (2.9%) $12,215 (97.1%) $12,579
2021 $577 (4.4%) $12,399 (95.6%) $12,976
2022 $859 (6.1%) $13,124 (93.9%) $13,983
2023 $617 (4.1%) $14,499 (95.9%) $15,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Athens High School

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 35th of 666 High schoolsRanks 229th of 735 High schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Athens High School)62.927.5
 35.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)61.333.8
 27.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Athens High School)8376
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Troy School District)82.976.9
 6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Athens High School)75.254.6
 20.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Troy School District)73.661.3
 12.3%
   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 Students15291545
 1%
African American8187
 7.4%
American Indian11
Asian305328
 7.5%
Hispanic6681
 22.7%
Pacific Islander04
White1027982
 4.4%
Two or More Races4962
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%19.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens High School

Athens High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnard Elementary School
Elementary : Costello Elementary School
Elementary : Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Troy Union Elementary School
Elementary : Wass Elementary School
Middle : Larson Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,545 students attended Athens High School.

Athens High School ranks 94th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Athens High School are 64% White, 21% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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