Altus High School

Altus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 N Park Ave,  Altus, OK
Altus Public Schools
3.6
3.0
974 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chuck Martin
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
10%
Science
7%
State Average
6%
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
208:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
44.8%
Hispanic
39%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1.2%
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.
University of Oklahoma 249 Students
Western Oklahoma State College 192 Students
Oklahoma State University 174 Students
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 148 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 133 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 107 Students
Cameron University 107 Students
Oklahoma City University 69 Students
Oklahoma Baptist University 67 Students
Baylor University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Education 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Radiologic Technician 19 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 162 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/8/2023
The counselors don't help with anything at all, some of the teachers don't even teach at all. But there is lots of sports and activities.
4.0 Senior
5/17/2020
The school handles certain student behavior situations differently than I would like but it did provided me with teachers whom I felt very comfortable going to about my problems.
3.0 Senior
3/10/2020
This school needs more academics. The facilities are all outdated, they need to update the football field and running track. They healthier food choices. The faculty need to inform students and parents starting at freshman year to get started early on the ACT tests to get them familiar with it instead of waiting until the senior year. Counselors need to get more involved with there students and parents by sharing information to all.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
10/25/2024
Not too bad, could communicate better with the students.
2.0 parent
3/3/2019
Our experience was not good. The communication about events, tests and any issues is essentially non existent. We did not feel welcome as a family and our child certainly did not feel welcomed by the other students.
3.0 parent
3/17/2015
Of the three non-elementary schools, AHS impresses me the most. The main building is all new and is really nice. There are still a few older buildings (Ag, Music, Cafeteria) that need to be updated. Most teachers are okay, but not many that really standout and only a few that shouldn't be teaching....
2.0 student
2/20/2013
This school does not prepare kids for college at all. A majority of the teachers here do not want to be there, granted there were some good ones that actually tried to push me academically. I was a Air Force transplant from Texas, the administration initially wanted to put me back a grade (I believe...

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Altus High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Altus, OK and is served by the Altus Public Schools in Oklahoma. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 974 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Altus 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Altus Intermediate School, Altus Junior High School, Altus Early Childhood Center, and more. Learn more about what Altus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Altus High School.

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