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Alva High School

Q: Is Alva High School a good school?

Alva High School ranks 80 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 83% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Alva High School is a public high school in Alva, Oklahoma, serving 276 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Alva School District, which is ranked 136 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alva High School's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 52nd to 235th in recent years and its SchoolDigger rating fluctuating between 2 and 4 stars. Compared to nearby schools, Alva High School generally performs better than Waynoka High School but not as well as Cherokee High School and Burlington High School. The school's four-year graduation rates have been comparable to the nearby schools, ranging from 81.1% to 91.4%.

One significant concern at Alva High School is the high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 9.2% to 19.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools. In terms of academic performance, Alva High School has outperformed the state average in several subject areas, including English Language Arts, Science, and U.S. History, but has struggled in Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.57% to 43.84%, which may be contributing to the academic challenges.

279

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,622

Per pupil spending ?

45.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 14th Street
Alva, OK 73717-3717

(580) 327-3682

District: Alva

Feeder schools for Alva High School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
	Longfellow Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
Middle:	Alva Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

9.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2010 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (39% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Oklahoma high schools

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg36%

Oklahoma avg31%

80^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 452Alva among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	80 of 463	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	155 of 431	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.7	235 of 439	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	179 of 350	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.7	109 of 307	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.3	52 of 197	73.6%	★★★★☆
2016	70.3	52 of 251	79.3%	★★★★☆
2015	67.1	170 of 449	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.4	103 of 424	75.7%	★★★★☆
2010	67.2	125 of 431	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	74.8	81 of 428	81.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	56.5	124 of 333	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	165 of 353	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2023	46.2	66 of 129	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	40 of 374	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	34.9	247 of 370	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.1	89 of 187	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	66.5	112 of 361	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.9	217 of 355	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	58.0	64 of 187	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.8	38 of 184	79.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	58 of 333	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	111 of 346	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.8	210 of 350	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	136 of 210	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	100 of 196	49.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2024)69th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2024)66th percentile~ school

Female (2024)63rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2023)49th percentile~ school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I56%+30 vs state

U.S. History54%+12 vs state

Science34%+4 vs state

Mathematics13%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Alva High School	Public	9-12	501 14th Street	Alva	73717	Woods County	Alva	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 327-3682	279	22	12.7	45.5%	208 (74.6%)	2 (0.7%)	33 (11.8%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	76.2	80^th of 463 public high schools	82.7%		57.9	155^th of 431 public high schools	64.0%	75	56.0	56.0	13.0	13.0	34.0	34.0	54.0	54.0	$16,622
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	401 Main Street	Burlington	73722	Alfalfa County	Burlington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 431-2222	40	6	6.9	60.0%	32 (80.0%)	1 (2.5%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	83	50^th of 463 public high schools	89.2%		91.4	30^th of 431 public high schools	93.0%	20	41.0	41.0	23.0	23.0	38.0	38.0	62.0	62.0	$45,389
Waynoka High School	Public	9-12	2134 Lincoln Street	Waynoka	73860	Woods County	Waynoka	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 824-4341	66	9	7.0	56.1%	50 (75.8%)	1 (1.5%)	10 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	30.9	340^th of 463 public high schools	26.6%		43.1	228^th of 431 public high schools	47.1%	112	19.0	19.0	11.0	11.0	14.0	14.0	40.0	40.0	$27,624
Cherokee High School	Public	9-12	412 E 5th Street	Cherokee	73728	Alfalfa County	Cherokee	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 596-3391	118	9	13.5	50.0%	89 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	89.7	30^th of 463 public high schools	93.5%		78.1	71^st of 431 public high schools	83.5%	41	55.0	55.0	32.0	32.0	29.0	29.0	65.0	65.0	$18,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Alva High School

How many students attend Alva High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 279 students attended Alva High School.

What is the racial makeup of Alva High School?

Students at Alva High School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Alva High School?

Alva High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Alva Middle School

Is Alva High School a good school?

Alva High School ranks 80^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Alva High School in?

Alva

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