Alto High School is a public high school in Alto, Texas. It is part of the Alto Independent School District which is located in south central Cherokee County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. For the 2021-22 school year, the Texas Education Agency rated the school an 85 out of 100, giving it a B.
Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Alto High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alto High School's student population of 147 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Alto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alto High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7546 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket/lady Jacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alto High School's ranking?
Alto High School is ranked #7546 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alto High School?
The graduation rate of Alto High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alto High School?
147 students attend Alto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Alto High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alto High School?
Alto High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alto High School offer ?
Alto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alto High School part of?
Alto High School is part of Alto Independent School District.
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