Athens High School (Troy, Michigan)


Troy Athens High School is a public high school located in Troy, Michigan, USA. It is attended by nearly 1,700 students, serving grades 9-12. Athens is one of four high schools in the Troy School District, along with Troy High School, Niles Community High School and International Academy East. Athens High School opened in 1973. The principal is Lara Dixon. They host an annual "charity week", bringing in $180,024.40 from February 8th to February 14th, 2020 to support Elli's House, a group dedicated to providing a safe space for victims of sex trafficking and homeless within inner city Detroit.

Academics

Athens High School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The curriculum includes 27 advanced placement courses from which to choose. There are many academic clubs and events.

Athletics

In 2010, Athens offered 13 varsity sports teams for boys and 13 varsity sports teams for girls. These sports include baseball, basketball, competitive cheerleading, cross country, American football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, waterpolo and wrestling. Athens plays in one of the top competitive leagues in the State of Michigan, the Oakland Activities Association, with 27 other member schools of the league, all under the regulation of the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

Commendations

Athens is a National and Michigan Exemplary School and has been named one of the best high schools in the United States by US News.
Athens Theater Company has been nominated by USA Weekend for National Recognition in the HSM Showstopper contest, for its performance of Disney's High School Musical in spring 2008.

Notable alumni