ALTUS HS

921 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Altus High School, located in Altus, Oklahoma, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Altus Public Schools district. Situated at 400 North Park Avenue, the school is central to the community and operates under the broader mission of the district to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. As the flagship high school for the area, it offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster both personal development and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Altus, acting as a hub for community events and scholastic achievement. By focusing on college and career readiness, Altus High School aims to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate a competitive modern landscape. Prospective students, parents, and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school news, academic calendars, and administrative resources by visiting their official website at http://altusps.com.

921

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTUS HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	359
Black	52
Asian	12
Two or More	71
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
413 (44.8 %)
Hispanic
359 (39.0 %)
Two or More
71 (7.7 %)
Black
52 (5.6 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
American Indian
11 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALTUS
Phone:	(580)481-2167
Website:	http://altusps.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 278

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 188