Alton High School

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Alton High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
505 School St,  Alton, MO
Alton R-IV School District
4.0
5.0
281 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joby B Steele
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
96.8%
Hispanic
2.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 24 Students
Missouri State University 24 Students
College of the Ozarks 12 Students
Arkansas State University 11 Students
Drury University 11 Students
Missouri State University - West Plains 11 Students
Saint Louis University 10 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 10 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 9 Students
Truman State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Small Business Management 6 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Architecture 3 Students
International Business 3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 3 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
5.0 Niche User
2/5/2016
I loved this school. I had a wonderful experience.
4.0 Niche User
11/18/2014
Basketball baby!!! However they also offer several other sports and a large number of clubs and organizations to choose from. Not to mention that it's such a small school that the students develop strong friendships with each other.
4.0 Niche User
11/18/2014
The administration is available to parents and students at any time.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
4/23/2008

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Alton High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Alton, MO and is served by the Alton R-IV School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Alton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Alton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alton High School.

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