ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

490 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

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.

490

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	196
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
214 (43.7 %)
Hispanic
196 (40.0 %)
Two or More
37 (7.6 %)
Black
32 (6.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALTUS
Phone:	(580)481-2155
Website:	http://altusps.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 5 252

Grade 6 238