ALTA-AURELIA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL
Alta-Aurelia High School School is a public high school that is part of the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District school district, located in Alta, IA with about 218 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Alta-Aurelia High School School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alta-Aurelia High School, located in Alta, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Alta-Aurelia Community School District. Formed through the sharing and eventual consolidation of the Alta and Aurelia school districts, the institution emphasizes a community-focused approach to education. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention while engaging in a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Alta-Aurelia High School places a strong value on student involvement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to develop leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. The district is deeply integrated into the local Alta and Aurelia communities, often acting as a central pillar for local events and traditions. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
For more information, contact Alta-Aurelia High School School at (712) 200-1331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
ALTA-AURELIA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL is a public school in Alta, IA with about 218 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 218
- Teachers:
- 18.86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 218 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA-AURELIA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.