Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Alva High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ALVA HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Alva, OK school district, covering approximately 633.5 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alva High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Alva High School's student population of 279 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'A Symbol of Excellence'
School Rankings
Alva High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alva High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alva High School's ranking?
Alva High School is ranked #737 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alva High School?
The graduation rate of Alva High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Alva High School?
279 students attend Alva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Alva High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alva High School?
Alva High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alva High School offer ?
Alva High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alva High School part of?
Alva High School is part of Alva School District.
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