Alton High School
School Overview
Alton High School is a public school located in Alton, Illinois. It is a school in Alton Community Unit School District 11 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 30% of students are proficient in Math learning and 29% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,005 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 122 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,005 students are attending Alton High School. By gender, there are 1,021 and 984 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Alton High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 183 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| White | 146 | 63 | 83 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 183 | 77 | 106 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 122 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Alton High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 96.7% of teachers are certified. 87.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 122 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 118 | 96.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 501 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 5 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 20,335 Households |
| Population | 46,376 |
| Male | 22,677 |
| Female | 24,384 |
| Child Population | 12,264 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,970 Units |
| Average House Value | $111,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $816 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.40% |
| Average Household Income | $52,745 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Alton High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 253 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 575 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Alton High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 253 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 235 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 575 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Alton Community Unit School District 11
In Alton Community Unit School District 11, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ALTON, Illinois
4 private schools are serving students in ALTON, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.