Algoma Education Connection Secondary School vs Athens District High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 684 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School
Sault Ste Marie · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
155 students
Athens District High School
Athens · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
160 students
| Measure | Algoma Education Connection Secondary School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Athens District High School Athens, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #618 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #618 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 155 | 160 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 160 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 22% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 73% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 55% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Sault Ste Marie | Athens |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca | athens.ucdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Athens District High School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algoma Education Connection Secondary School better than Athens District High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Algoma Education Connection Secondary School and Athens District High School?
About 684 km in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Athens in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School: 155. Athens District High School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Algoma Education Connection Secondary School and Athens District High School rank in Ontario?
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School is unranked and Athens District High School is 618th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).