Altus School District

219 N Lee
Altus, OK 73521-3817
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Altus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,478 students in Altus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Altus School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
3,478 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Altus School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OK)
#126 out of 539 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Altus  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Altus  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altus  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
78%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Altus  School District and public school graduation rate of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
25 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
38 Students
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,435 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
19%
# Black Students
215 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
1,487 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
43%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
12%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
233
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
328
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
279
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,021 is less than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart display total revenue of Altus  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart display total spending of Altus  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,411
$11,363
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Altus  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,021
$11,336
This chart display average spending per public school student in Altus  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Altus School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivers Es
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Altus Intermediate School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Grades: 5-6
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Altus Jhs
Math: 30% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Grades: 7-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Altus High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #55.
Altus Es
Math: 27% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Grades: 3-4
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Grades: PK-K
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Altus Primary School
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Grades: 1-2
| 383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Altus School District?
Altus School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,478 students.
What is the rank of Altus School District?
Altus School District is ranked #129 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altus School District?
43% of Altus School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altus School District?
Altus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Altus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,021 is less than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 31% (Top 20%)
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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