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Athens Area School District

100 Canal Street
Athens, PA 18810
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,019 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 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,019 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
124,207 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 677 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#361 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
38%
58%
55%
55%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,197 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,767
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,197
$23,146

Best Athens Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Harlan Rowe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Athens Area School District?
Athens Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,019 students.
What is the rank of Athens Area School District?
Athens Area School District is ranked #364 out of 677 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?
89% of Athens Area School District students are White, 5% 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 higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Athens Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,197 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,019 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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