Enrollment
279
High
DISTRICT 211 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALVA·NCES 400288000042
Alva High School
501 14th Street, Alva, OK 73717 · (580) 327-3682 · Woods County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL279 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
127 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 66 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 78 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 71 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 64 | 23% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ALVA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Alva High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva High School this school | 279 | 45.5% | N/A |
| Marlow High School Marlow | 371 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Fairview High School Fairview | 208 | 45.7% | N/A |
| Minco High School Minco | 190 | 43.2% | N/A |
| Chandler High School Chandler | 333 | 47.1% | N/A |
| Merritt High School Elk City | 165 | 46.7% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alva High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 279 | #174 of 467 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #24 of 220 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.1% | #204 of 220 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.5% | #268 of 323 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.3% | #82 of 120 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
279
+33 (+13%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 278
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 279 | 22 | 12.7:1 | 46% (127) |
| 2023-24 | 276 | 22.7 | 12.2:1 | 44% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 263 | 21.4 | 12.3:1 | 32% (84) |
| 2020-21 | 246 | 20 | 12.3:1 | 48% (117) |
| 2017-18 | 265 | 24.6 | 10.8:1 | 34% (89) |
| 2015-16 | 262 | 22 | 11.9:1 | 45% (117) |
| 2010-11 | 240 | 21 | 11.4:1 | 40% (95) |
| 2000-01 | 312 | 22 | 14.2:1 | 17% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 278 | 23 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alva High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (265 to 279); teachers down 11% (24.6 to 22).
About Alva High School
Alva High School runs as a small high school in Alva, Oklahoma. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 279 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 443-student average for high schools in Oklahoma, enrollment here is 37% lower.
Alva High School is one of 5 schools in ALVA, which enrolls 1,054 students in total.
Alva High School is 75% White by enrollment. Other students are 12% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 3% Native American. By comparison, Woods County residents are about 86% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 42% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 22 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.7:1. That is lower than the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 46%.
Alva High School is located in Woods County, where the median household income is $53,275, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Besides Alva High School, Woods County has 8 other public schools.
Of nearby public schools, Alva Middle School is the closest, at about 0.6 miles. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Alva High School.
In the federal locale system, Alva High School is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Federal data show a 13% enrollment increase, from 246 in 2020-21 to 279 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Alva High School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Woods County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,596
Census ACS
Median income
$53,275
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALVA
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 240 students
- Alva Middle SchoolMiddle · 228 students
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 156 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 151 students
Other schools in Alva
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 240 students
- Alva Middle SchoolMiddle · 228 students
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 156 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 151 students
Nearby schools
- Alva Middle School0.6 mi · 228
- Washington Elementary School0.7 mi · 240
- Lincoln Elementary School1.2 mi · 151
- Longfellow Elementary School1.2 mi · 156
- Burlington Elementary School15.8 mi · 94
- Burlington High School15.8 mi · 40
Frequently asked questions
About Alva High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Alva High School?
Alva High School enrolls approximately 279 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Alva High School serve?
Alva High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Alva High School?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at Alva High School.
How diverse is Alva High School?
Alva High School reports a student body of 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Alva High School in?
Alva High School is part of ALVA.
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