Archbishop Alter High School

Archbishop Alter High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
940 E David Rd,  Kettering, OH
4.1
3.0
537 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lourdes Lambert
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.59
Annual Tuition
$12,550
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
42
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
White
92.6%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

School Rankings

#22 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Dayton 163 Students
The Ohio State University 150 Students
University of Cincinnati 148 Students
Miami University 135 Students
University of Kentucky 84 Students
Ohio University 81 Students
Wright State University 44 Students
Xavier University 41 Students
Michigan State University 31 Students
Bowling Green State University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 76 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Biology 36 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Finance 23 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Chemistry 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 193 Reviews
1.0 Alum
12/22/2023
Very clique based and political at administrative levels and the student levels. General atmosphere of entitlement and snobness. There is a reason for the massive decline in attendance in the last 6-7 years. Would not recommend unless these sound like your kind of people.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Alter is a great school and has a great community behind it! All the teachers are super helpful and want to see you succeed. Sports are a big part of the Alter experience and are super fun.
5.0 Senior
6/3/2022
I loved the schools atmosphere and teacher to student ratio. The small student body makes it seem like we all know each other and you feel like you belong. The teachers are all experienced and they are all their to never leave a child behind.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
2/11/2020
I would say the four years I spent at this school were a waste of money.
5.0 parent
4/21/2016
Amazing education, community, school spirit, athletics, faith and service in the community. As a parent, I cannot imagine my children going anywhere else. I know there are outsiders that may say some negative things (even on this site), but I really believe it is rooted in envy. I encourage anyone t...
1.0 other
2/5/2014
As a student this school is terrible, bullying, teachers bully, don't care, no one pays attention if you don't play sports, DONT GO HERE
5.0 student
3/9/2011
Best school you could ever go to, great learning oppertunities and a place to meet friends and teachers that truely care for you. I enjoy going there every day, I feel so proud.

Agents Specializing Near This School

See All Agents

Map

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Archbishop Alter High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 940 E David Rd in Kettering, in the Kettering neighborhood. Annual tuition is $12,550. The school has a total enrollment of 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Archbishop Alter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.59. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $271,659. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Miami Valley School, Kettering Fairmont High School, Oakwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Kettering has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Archbishop Alter High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.