ALTO H S

ALTO ISD
248 CR 2429
ALTO, TX 75925
161 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Alto High School, located at 248 CR 2429 in Alto, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Alto Independent School District. As a small, rural public high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs for students in the surrounding area. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on meeting the specific needs of their student body while preparing them for graduation and post-secondary opportunities.

The school is notably recognized for its strong tradition in athletics, particularly its football program, which remains a significant source of school spirit and community engagement. Beyond sports, Alto High School offers a range of student organizations and academic pathways designed to equip students with essential life and career skills. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school strives to provide a personalized educational experience that reflects the values and character of the tight-knit East Texas community it serves.
161
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (37.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (34.8 %)
  • Black
    34 (21.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ALTO ISD
Phone: (936)858-7110
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
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 36
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio
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RUSK H S
RUSK ISD
610 Students
495 EAGLE DR
RUSK, TX 75785 (9.2 miles away)
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