Altus High School
School Overview
Altus High School is a public school located in Altus, Oklahoma. It is a school in Altus Public Schools district.
According to the Oklahoma state assessment result, 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 882 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 50 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 882 students are attending Altus High School. By gender, there are 425 and 457 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Altus High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 179 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61 | 22 | 39 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 99 | 41 | 58 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 179 | 69 | 110 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 50 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Altus High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 50 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 50 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.0% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 221 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,709 Households |
| Population | 18,930 |
| Male | 9,730 |
| Female | 9,821 |
| Child Population | 5,561 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,422 Units |
| Average House Value | $104,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $747 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $47,691 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Altus High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 123 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 179 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Altus High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 123 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 109 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 179 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Altus
In Altus, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ALTUS, Oklahoma
1 private schools are serving students in ALTUS, Oklahoma. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.