Altus鈥揹enning High School in Altus, AR, serves grades 10 through 12 with a stable enrollment of 399 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1, consistent from 2015 through 2023.
Graduation rate in 2023 was 90%, which is higher than the state average of 88% but slightly lower than the Ozark School District rate of 92%.
Math proficiency declined from 44% in 2019 to 24% in 2023, remaining lower than both the state average of 39% and district average of 46%.
Reading proficiency decreased from 54% in 2019 to 49% in 2022, staying higher than the state average of 40% but below the district average of 44%.
Science proficiency improved slightly from 39% in 2021 to 44% in 2022, which is higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 40%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Altus-denning High School?
399 students attend Altus-denning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Altus-denning High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus-denning High School?
Altus-denning High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altus-denning High School offer ?
Altus-denning High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Altus-denning High School part of?
Altus-denning High School is part of Ozark School District.
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