Summary:
Athens Independent School District (ISD) in Texas has only one high school, Athens High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has an enrollment of 928 students, with a diverse student population that is 32.44% White, 12.28% African American, 50% Hispanic, 0.65% Asian, 0.22% Native American, and 4.42% two or more races. However, the school faces challenges, as 75.43% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.
Academically, Athens High School underperforms compared to state averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.86% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly lower than the state average of 44.73%. The school's performance on other EOC exams, such as Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History, also lags behind the state averages. Despite these academic challenges, Athens High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 99.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%, which is lower than the state average.
The data suggests that Athens Independent School District (ISD) and Athens High School may need to focus on improving their curriculum, instructional practices, and student support to help students achieve better academic outcomes, particularly for the low-income student population. Addressing these challenges could lead to improved performance on STAAR exams and better prepare students for success after graduation.
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