Alma High School

Alma High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 E Main St,  Alma, AR
Alma School District
3.9
4.4
978 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerry Valentine
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
31.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.3%
Science
43%
English
61.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
84.4%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic
3.9%
Native American
2.1%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arkansas Tech University 295 Students
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 282 Students
University of Arkansas 256 Students
University of Central Arkansas 216 Students
Arkansas State University 81 Students
Hendrix College 72 Students
Oklahoma State University 53 Students
Harding University 52 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 44 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Biology 46 Students
Business 44 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Education 22 Students
Physical Therapy 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 198 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/9/2025
Alma high school has been a delight to attend for multiple reasons. The best parts of my experience at this school is the facilities and sports, as well as extracurriculars that they offer. The needs for improvement is probably staffing.
4.0 Senior
9/30/2024
I have had a good experience this four years of high school. All the teachers I had, have been always nices and respectful to me and to my classmates. I play sports and the school has really good facilities although they care more for American futbol than any other sport. Even though theirs things I think they can improve, Alma high school has been a good experience academically and socially.
4.0 Alum
9/8/2024
Honestly one of the biggest problems with my classmates was that many of them were very prideful. Having confidence is great, but when you start to use it to lord over those around you, it becomes an issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
5.0 other
3/2/2015
I graduated from alma last year in May 2014 and in my years there I loved alma high school. The teachers are amazing. they actually try to help me in anyway they could so I could be successful. I love the teachers their and principles are very greeting and polit. I moved to searcy my 11th grade year...
2.0 parent
6/4/2013
The rules do not apply to all only to those whose parents or grandparents are influential in town! And why should I physically have to go inside to sign my daughter out for lunch and then physically return her to the office when all I have to do is call and tell them I need her in the parking lot at...
3.0 parent
1/26/2009
5.0 parent
11/24/2008

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Alma High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alma, AR, in the Alma neighborhood, and is served by the Alma School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 978 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Alma High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $240,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy, Van Buren Christian Academy, River Valley Virtual Academy, and more. Learn more about what Alma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alma High School.

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