- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Altus, OK
Altus Hs
Federal NCES profile for Altus Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400285000030
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altus Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 975
- students enrolled
Altus Hs has class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Hs ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Altus, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Altus Hs grew from 921 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 400285000030 · Altus, OK High · MID · TRAD
975 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Altus Jhs (533 students)
Altus Hs grew from 921 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Altus Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Altus Hs
975 students
- Altus Jhs
Altus Jhs
533 students
- Altus Intermed
Altus Intermediate School
509 students
- Altus Primary
Altus Primary School
436 students
- Altus Es
Altus Es
416 students
- Altus Early Ch 372
Altus Early Childhood Center
372 students
What this shows Altus Hs reports 975 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altus Hs compares
Altus Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
975
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Altus Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Altus reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altus Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altus Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altus Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Altus
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~975 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Altus Hs
How many students attend Altus Hs?
Altus Hs has 975 students enrolled. It is a high school in Altus, OK. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Hs is 18.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altus Hs?
The largest demographic group at Altus Hs is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altus Hs?
Altus Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Altus Hs rank among public schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Hs ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Altus, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Altus on the city page.
What other schools are in Altus?
Besides Altus Hs, Altus also operates Altus Jhs (533 students), Altus Intermediate School (509 students), and Altus Primary School (436 students). See the Altus district page for the complete list.