Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, New Athens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Athens High School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Athens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Athens High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1863 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Athens High School's ranking?
New Athens High School is ranked #1863 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are New Athens High School often compared to?
New Athens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeburg Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Athens High School?
The graduation rate of New Athens High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Athens High School?
154 students attend New Athens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Athens High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Athens High School?
New Athens High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Athens High School offer ?
New Athens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Athens High School part of?
New Athens High School is part of New Athens CUSD 60 School District.
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