Alton High School
Tel:
(417)778-7215
- Alton High School serves 301 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Alton High School's student population of 301 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alton High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alton High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1254 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 98% | 72% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.45 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ALTON R-IV School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alton High School is Couch High School (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Couch High School (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alton Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alton Alton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 381 students
0.1 miles
Route 2 Box 2181
Alton, MO 65606
(417)778-7217 0.1 PK-6 381 - Myrtle Couch Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 82 students
11.6 miles
Rte 91 Box 1187
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417)938-4215 11.6 PK-6 82 - Myrtle Couch High School Grades: 7-12 | 134 students
11.6 miles
Rte 1 Box 1187
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417)938-4212 11.6 7-12 134 - Thayer Thayer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 406 students
13.6 miles
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417)264-4600 13.6 PK-6 406 - Koshkonong Koshkonong Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 166 students
14.9 miles
School St
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417)867-5601 14.9 PK-8 166
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