Summary:
Altus, Oklahoma is home to a single public high school, Altus High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 122 to 205 out of 431-463 Oklahoma high schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 3 and 4 stars out of 5.
Academically, Altus High School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% is higher than the state average. These academic performance indicators suggest that the school may be struggling to provide effective instruction and support for its students.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance, as Altus High School has a relatively high percentage of students (59.45%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is slightly below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the state average, which could contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.
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