Altus High School

Altus High School is a high school in Altus, Oklahoma, according to federal school records. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 975 students. That compares with an average of about 443 students for high schools in Oklahoma.

The 7 schools of ALTUS, including Altus High School, enroll 3,593 students.

White students make up 44% of enrollment at Altus High School, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 42% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 5% Black. In Jackson County overall, about 72% of residents are White. A diversity index of 63% means there is a 63% chance two randomly chosen students at Altus High School are from different groups.

There are 47.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 20.4:1. Compared with the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma, this school's ratio is higher. On the income side, 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Jackson County, the average eligibility rate is 64%.

The school is in Jackson County, where median household income comes to about $62,799, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Jackson County counts 16 public schools with about 4,536 students.

Altus Early Childhood Center, about 0.6 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 6 other public schools.

On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Remote.

Enrollment increased 18% over 4 years, reaching 975 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 16.9:1 in 2020-21 to 20.4:1 in 2024-25.

The allk12 page for Altus High School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.