Alva High School

Alva High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 14th St,  Alva, OK
Alva Independent Schools
3.7
3.0
276 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cory Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
10%
Science
6%
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
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
71.5%
Hispanic
15.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Black
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian or 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.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 89 Students
University of Oklahoma 55 Students
Oklahoma State University 54 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 41 Students
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 34 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 29 Students
Wichita State University 20 Students
The University of Tulsa 15 Students
Oklahoma City University 13 Students
Oral Roberts University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 16 Students
Biology 14 Students
Education 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Nursing 10 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 35 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/19/2025
I have had a positive experience at Alva High School. Most of the teachers are nice and do their jobs very well. However many of the facilities are worn down and in desperate need of remodeling. The school offers plenty of sports and excels in some of them. The arts programs are very impressive being well decorated winning many state titles.
3.0 Senior
7/16/2020
The teachers were okay but it wasn't the best place to learn. Some teachers don't teach enough or over teach. Some assign to much work without any explination.
4.0 Alum
4/14/2020
I loved that extra curricular's were emphasized and lots of opportunities were given if asked. I didn't like that most of the teachers were giving half-hearted effort in ensuring that we not only passed the classes, but understood the material present. You can only have so many coaches as teachers before they end up just giving you a handout everyday.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/23/2023
We moved our children when the bully issue was ignored and we had a disagreement with the new administration at the highschool. After that disagreement our children reported being treated different and they didn't like it, eventually we moved and when our oldest tried to get her transcript the new a...
1.0 parent
9/13/2007
5.0 student
9/11/2007
5.0 student
5/18/2007

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Alva High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alva, OK, in the Alva neighborhood, and is served by the Alva Independent Schools in Oklahoma. The school has a total enrollment of 276 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Alva High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $133,202. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alva Middle School, Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Alva has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alva High School.

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