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 221 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 12:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alta-Aurelia High School serves the eastern part of Alta, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 123.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 12.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alta-aurelia High School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alta-aurelia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta-aurelia High School's ranking?
Alta-aurelia High School is ranked #546 out of 1,223 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 68% 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 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Alta-aurelia High School?
221 students attend Alta-aurelia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alta-aurelia High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 12:1, 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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