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Athens City Schools

Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
  • (256) 233-6600
  • 455 US Highway 31 N
  • Athens, AL-4998
  • Website
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About this district

Athens City Schools is a public school district in Alabama. They serve 4,316 students across 8 schools, and its teachers have had 62 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

  • Schools
    8
  • Students
    4,316
  • Teachers
    215

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Athens City Schools Demographics

44%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more.
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
33%
of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Athens City Schools Funding Data from the NCES School District Finance Survey

Athens City Schools had a total revenue of $78.9 million in the 2016-17 school year. 60.2% came from local sources, 35.2% from state sources, and 4.5% from federal sources.

Athens City Schools had a per-pupil revenue of $18,269 per pupil in the 2016-17 school year. 60.2% came from local sources, 35.2% from state sources, and 4.5% from federal sources.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

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Athens City Schools Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 17, 2024

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Athens City Schools

$24,306
raised using DonorsChoose
62
projects funded
28
teachers funded
267
donors
5
projects for basic supplies
6
projects for technology
3
projects for books
1
project for art supplies

Athens City Schools has received support from 212 individuals from Alabama and 55 individuals out-of-state.

Athens City Schools Schools

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

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