For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,042 students in Athens Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Athens Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,042 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#361 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,981 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,533
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,981
$23,119
Best Athens Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens Area School District?
Athens Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,042 students.
What is the rank of Athens Area School District?
Athens Area School District is ranked #366 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens Area School District?
90% of Athens Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Area School District?
Athens Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Athens Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,981 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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