Summary:
The Alton R-IV school district in Missouri has only one high school, Alton High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 193 out of 367 schools in 2024-2025 to 265 out of 352 schools in 2022-2023. Alton High's four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 91.8%, which is above the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate for the same year was 7.2%, lower than the state average.
Academically, Alton High's proficiency rates on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests have been mixed, with some subject areas performing below the state averages and others performing better. The school's proficiency rates have also shown some fluctuations over the past two years. Additionally, Alton High has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.55% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the challenges, Alton High has some positive indicators, such as its low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 for the 2023-2024 school year, which is lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending in the 2021-2022 school year was $11,241. Overall, Alton High appears to be facing some performance challenges, but the school also demonstrates strengths in certain areas, and continued efforts to address its academic weaknesses could help improve its outcomes.
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