Alva High School

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Alva High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 14th St,  Alva, OK
Alva Independent Schools
3.8
3.0
279 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cory Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
7%
Science
7%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
73.5%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
10.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.5%
Asian
<1%
Black
<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 101 Students
Oklahoma State University 64 Students
University of Oklahoma 59 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 41 Students
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 36 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 28 Students
Wichita State University 22 Students
The University of Tulsa 18 Students
Oklahoma City University 15 Students
Oral Roberts University 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 18 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Biology 14 Students
Education 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 35 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/8/2021
To be honest high school is rough, but going to Alva made it a little easier. It is a smaller school so you really get to know your classmates and teachers really well. Alva is 100% an art school pretending to be a sports school. By far one of the best debate and theater programs in the state.
5.0 Senior
9/20/2018
I like how nice all the teachers are. I love how the system works and how the principal handles everything very well. The teachers are all very understanding also.
5.0 Senior
9/5/2017
It feels like a family here. Since it is a smaller school, everyone knows everyone. So any people come to every sports or fine arts event. When I first moved here the first thing everyone told us to go to was the Electric Gold choir concert. Everyone in this entire community is so supportive.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 279 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $131,393. 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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