Is Alto High School a good school?

Alto High School ranks 764 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alto High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Alto High School.

What is the racial makeup of Alto High School?

Students at Alto High School are 37% Hispanic, 33% White, 22% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Alto High School?

Alto High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alto Elementary Middle : Alto Middle

Alto High School

Summary:

Alto High School is a public high school serving 161 students in grades 9-12 in Alto, Texas. The school has a diverse student body, with 37.89% White, 21.12% African American, 34.78% Hispanic, 1.24% Asian, and 4.97% two or more races.

Alto High School is known for its strong academic performance, with consistently high graduation rates ranging from 98% to 100% over the past five years, significantly better than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.5% in recent years. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is mixed, with strong results in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History, but struggling in Algebra I, where proficiency rates are lower than the state and district averages. This may be influenced by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby Cushing School and Rusk High School, Alto High School generally performs worse on STAAR EOC exams, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. However, Alto High School's graduation rates are higher than both of these nearby schools. The school's racial subgroup performance also reveals some interesting patterns, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the state averages in their respective subgroups, while the school's White students tend to perform worse than the state average for White students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925-9599

(936) 858-7110

District: Alto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
764^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,243

Feeder schools for Alto High School:

Elementary:	Alto Elementary
Middle:	Alto Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.7%

White:

33.3%

African American:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alto High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alto High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alto High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.7%), White (33.3%), African American (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alto High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Alto High School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alto High School is $14,243.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alto High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alto High School 764^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Alto High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Independent School District (Isd) 532^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	60.60	647^th	1427	54.7%
2005	65.37	498^th	1429	65.2%
2006	44.67	980^th	1430	31.5%
2007	61.93	638^th	1497	57.4%
2008	52.45	883^rd	1510	41.5%
2009	54.63	871^st	1539	43.4%
2010	67.77	453^rd	1568	71.1%
2011	65.51	585^th	1672	65.0%
2012	45.11	960^th	1603	40.1%
2013	40.49	1113^th	1652	32.6%
2014	51.05	905^th	1734	47.8%
2015	41.85	1155^th	1743	33.7%
2016	42.37	1141^st	1762	35.2%
2017	25.48	1341^st	1777	24.5%
2018	25.63	1369^th	1797	23.8%
2019	59.27	637^th	1857	65.7%
2021	50.13	882^nd	1861	52.6%
2022	39.68	1127^th	1876	39.9%
2023	43.96	1086^th	1961	44.6%
2024	56.76	764^th	1987	61.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.34	488^th	582	16.2%
2019	76.29	110^th	604	81.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.09	854^th	1113	23.3%
2019	19.94	1003^rd	1136	11.7%
2021	42.76	555^th	1195	53.6%
2022	60.97	283^rd	1278	77.9%
2023	47.60	535^th	1371	61.0%
2024	81.46	134^th	1435	90.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.13	1070^th	1347	20.6%
2019	47.58	578^th	1357	57.4%
2021	46.65	601^st	1382	56.5%
2022	38.27	827^th	1418	41.7%
2023	46.47	649^th	1478	56.1%
2024	27.79	1216^th	1547	21.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.44	1458^th	1794	18.7%
2019	59.40	527^th	1818	71.0%
2021	47.02	898^th	1848	51.4%
2022	39.35	1088^th	1847	41.1%
2023	45.10	943^rd	1897	50.3%
2024	68.56	308^th	1883	83.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.53	1389^th	1781	22.0%
2019	47.07	973^rd	1798	45.9%
2021	45.21	994^th	1815	45.2%
2022	36.87	1171^st	1841	36.4%
2023	44.47	1045^th	1891	44.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.83	1029^th	1137	9.5%
2019	66.97	385^th	1145	66.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.49	1651^st	1784	7.5%
2019	59.40	488^th	1810	73.0%
2021	28.20	1352^nd	1829	26.1%
2022	40.30	959^th	1837	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.84	1477^th	1803	18.1%
2019	65.38	464^th	1824	74.6%
2021	52.20	783^rd	1840	57.4%
2022	38.96	1075^th	1853	42.0%
2023	39.53	1120^th	1913	41.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.62	900^th	1013	11.2%
2019	53.64	376^th	1024	63.3%
2021	23.23	795^th	1020	22.1%
2022	23.53	800^th	1031	22.4%
2023	49.58	434^th	1069	59.4%
2024	71.83	193^rd	1065	81.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.15	1419^th	1691	16.1%
2019	51.15	739^th	1714	56.9%
2021	51.55	735^th	1743	57.8%
2022	52.34	687^th	1762	61.0%
2023	55.38	654^th	1820	64.1%
2024	74.96	227^th	1804	87.4%

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Rank History for White students at Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.71	755^th	1539	50.9%
2019	57.36	581^st	1526	61.9%
2021	63.22	443^rd	1510	70.7%
2022	43.51	852^nd	1525	44.1%
2023	22.06	1290^th	1576	18.1%
2024	16.15	1358^th	1556	12.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Alto High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	170	114	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	288
1990	163	107	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	275
1991	178	112	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	293
1992	170	109	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	285
1993	187	110	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	304
1994	183	115	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	312
1995	187	125	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	322
1996	187	125	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	322
1997	165	119	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	300
1998	106	87	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	202
1999	99	84	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	194
2000	102	82	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	196
2001	95	76	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	186
2002	90	82	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	198
2003	90	82	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	198
2004	87	79	0	29	1	n/a	n/a	196
2005	81	75	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	184
2006	72	79	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	181
2007	91	66	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	181
2008	82	56	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	170
2009	87	59	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	184
2010	92	57	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	181
2011	82	49	0	34	0	0	3	168
2012	74	54	0	34	1	0	5	168
2013	80	52	0	43	3	0	3	181
2014	78	55	1	54	0	0	6	194
2015	78	54	1	54	0	0	7	194
2016	71	47	1	69	0	0	9	197
2017	66	55	2	62	0	0	9	194
2018	66	63	0	62	0	0	10	201
2019	70	50	0	60	0	0	12	192
2020	85	46	0	49	0	0	8	188
2021	81	43	0	58	0	0	9	191
2022	67	40	1	51	0	0	4	163
2023	61	34	2	56	0	0	8	161
2024	49	32	3	54	0	0	9	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	275	26.0	10.5	n/a
1991	293	27.0	10.8	n/a
1992	285	26.9	10.5	53
1993	304	28.0	10.9	56.9
1994	312	27.1	11.5	52.2
1995	322	29.8	10.8	47.5
1996	322	29.8	10.8	47.5
1997	300	29.9	10.0	52.7
1998	202	27.2	7.4	54
1999	194	21.1	9.2	57.7
2000	196	19.7	9.9	57.1
2001	186	21.4	8.7	54.8
2002	198	21.5	9.2	61.6
2003	198	21.5	9.2	61.6
2004	196	22.0	8.9	64.8
2005	184	22.7	8.1	67.4
2006	181	19.3	9.4	65.7
2007	181	18.2	9.9	58
2008	170	20.2	8.4	62.4
2009	184	20.5	9.0	61.4
2010	181	21.4	8.4	67.4
2011	168	20.8	8.0	64.3
2012	168	18.4	9.1	64.9
2013	181	18.9	9.5	67.4
2014	194	19.1	10.1	67
2015	194	21.0	9.2	54.1
2016	197	19.0	10.3	65
2017	194	17.9	10.7	62.9
2018	201	19.9	10.0	60.7
2019	192	19.3	9.9	63.5
2020	188	17.8	10.5	66.5
2021	191	18.8	10.1	74.9
2022	163	16.9	9.6	76.1
2023	161	18.5	8.6	77.6
2024	147	16.9	8.6	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	275	26.0	10.5	n/a
1991	293	27.0	10.8	n/a
1992	285	26.9	10.5	53
1993	304	28.0	10.9	56.9
1994	312	27.1	11.5	52.2
1995	322	29.8	10.8	47.5
1996	322	29.8	10.8	47.5
1997	300	29.9	10.0	52.7
1998	202	27.2	7.4	54
1999	194	21.1	9.2	57.7
2000	196	19.7	9.9	57.1
2001	186	21.4	8.7	54.8
2002	198	21.5	9.2	61.6
2003	198	21.5	9.2	61.6
2004	196	22.0	8.9	64.8
2005	184	22.7	8.1	67.4
2006	181	19.3	9.4	65.7
2007	181	18.2	9.9	58
2008	170	20.2	8.4	62.4
2009	184	20.5	9.0	61.4
2010	181	21.4	8.4	67.4
2011	168	20.8	8.0	64.3
2012	168	18.4	9.1	64.9
2013	181	18.9	9.5	67.4
2014	194	19.1	10.1	67
2015	194	21.0	9.2	54.1
2016	197	19.0	10.3	65
2017	194	17.9	10.7	62.9
2018	201	19.9	10.0	60.7
2019	192	19.3	9.9	63.5
2020	188	17.8	10.5	66.5
2021	191	18.8	10.1	74.9
2022	163	16.9	9.6	76.1
2023	161	18.5	8.6	77.6
2024	147	16.9	8.6	72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alto High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$693 (5.5%)	$11,796 (94.5%)	$12,488
2020	$837 (6.0%)	$13,131 (94.0%)	$13,968
2021	$1,184 (8.3%)	$13,059 (91.7%)	$14,243

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alto High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 637^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1086^th of 1961 High schools	21.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Alto High School)	71	23	48%
End of Course Algebra I (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	77	30	47%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Alto High School)	73	64	9%
End of Course Biology (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	73	64	9%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Alto High School)	70	50	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	70	50	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alto High School)	43	48	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	43	48	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Alto High School)	73	76	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	73	76	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	161	16.1%
African American	50	34	32%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	60	56	6.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	61	12.9%
Two or More Races	12	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	77.6%	14.1%

Schools Near Alto High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alto High School	Public	9-12	248 Cr 2429	Alto	75925	Cherokee County	Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 858-7110	147	17	8.6	72.8%	49 (33.3%)	32 (21.8%)	54 (36.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	56.8	764^th of 1987 public high schools	61.6%		44	1086^th of 1961 public high schools	44.6%	322	31.6	63.6	64.4	63.3	75.7									$14,243	$1,184	$13,059
Rusk High School	Public	9-12	495 Eagle Dr	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 683-5401	603	48	12.6	63.5%	365 (60.5%)	80 (13.3%)	130 (21.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	40.4	1168^th of 1987 public high schools	41.2%		46.8	1016^th of 1961 public high schools	48.2%	152	17.1	37.0	60.0	53.1	76.2									$11,859	$1,552	$10,307
Cushing School	Public	6-12	1088 W Bearkat Dr	Cushing	75760	Nacogdoches County	Cushing Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 326-4890	294	26	11.1	70.4%	204 (69.4%)	19 (6.5%)	51 (17.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.8%)	62.2	627^th of 1987 public high schools	68.4%		70.5	419^th of 1961 public high schools	78.6%	208	51.1	77.8	65.2	73.2	60.0	64.6	44.1	58.5	37.5	32.4	29.3	41.5	4.9	$11,308	$1,554	$9,753

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