ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALTUS school district, located in Altus, OK with about 440 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located at 1221 North Howse Street in Altus, Oklahoma, serves as a key educational facility within the Altus Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on the developmental and educational needs of upper-elementary students. By providing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to foster both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students during these formative years.
As part of the broader Altus Public Schools system, the intermediate school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high academic standards. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging critical thinking and social responsibility. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or further information regarding their academic programs can visit the district's official website at http://altusps.com.
For more information, contact ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (580) 481-2155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Altus, OK 73521-3521
(580) 481-2155
http://altusps.com
ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Altus, OK with about 440 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALTUS
- Total Students:
- 440
- Teachers:
- 25.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 440 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.2%
- White
- 37.0%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.