Serving 867 students in grades 9-12, Altus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus High School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altus High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
6%
8%
White
45%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus High School's ranking?
Altus High School is ranked #798 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus High School often compared to?
Altus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altus High School?
The graduation rate of Altus High School is 79%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Altus High School?
867 students attend Altus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Altus High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus High School?
Altus High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus High School offer ?
Altus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Altus High School part of?
Altus High School is part of Altus School District.
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