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
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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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

#14 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 161 Students
The Ohio State University 149 Students
University of Cincinnati 146 Students
Miami University 134 Students
University of Kentucky 86 Students
Ohio University 76 Students
Wright State University 45 Students
Xavier University 38 Students
Bowling Green State University 33 Students
Michigan State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Finance 24 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Chemistry 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 194 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/14/2025
Alter has great academics while including theology in each classroom. However, some administration can be biased towards certain individuals and there is a great lack of diversity and inclusion at this school.
5.0 Senior
1/28/2025
The experience at Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio is a Catholic education that combines academics, faith, sports, and the arts. Students are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
5.0 Senior
8/28/2024
Allow students to grow both academically and spiritually. The Alter community is strong in faith pride and spirit. The community never fails to rally behind the people who need it. A knight never gets left behind. Alter is a great place to learn and grow as a student.
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.

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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 $271,668. 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.

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