Alta High School, also known as Alta Junior-Senior High School, was the senior high school of the Alta Community School District. It is located in the city of Alta, Iowa in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. Alta-Aurelia High School is now the community's high school.
Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Alta-aurelia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alta-aurelia High School's student population of 199 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alta-aurelia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta-aurelia High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta-aurelia High School's ranking?
Alta-aurelia High School is ranked #447 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Alta-aurelia High School often compared to?
Alta-aurelia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta-aurelia High School?
The graduation rate of Alta-aurelia High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alta-aurelia High School?
199 students attend Alta-aurelia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alta-aurelia High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta-aurelia High School?
Alta-aurelia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alta-aurelia High School offer ?
Alta-aurelia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alta-aurelia High School part of?
Alta-aurelia High School is part of Alta-Aurelia Comm School District.
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