ALTOONA HIGH SCHOOL
Altoona High is a public high school that is part of the Altoona School District school district, located in Altoona, WI with about 413 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Altoona High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Altoona High School, located in Altoona, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Altoona School District. Situated just outside of Eau Claire, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous core subjects with a wide array of elective courses, vocational programs, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Altoona community, often highlighting its commitment to student success through small class sizes and a supportive faculty. Beyond its academic offerings, Altoona High School maintains a vibrant spirit of school pride, supported by competitive athletic programs, student government, and various clubs that cater to diverse student interests. For prospective families and community members, the school provides consistent updates and resources through its official website, which serves as a central hub for district news, academic calendars, and administrative information.
For more information, contact Altoona High at (715) 839-6031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Altoona, WI 54720-1584
(715) 839-6031
http://www.altoona.k12.wi.us
ALTOONA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Altoona, WI with about 413 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Altoona School District
- Total Students:
- 413
- Teachers:
- 29.3
- 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 413 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTOONA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.