Serving 507 students in grades 7-8, Altus Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Junior High School's student population of 507 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altus Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Junior High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Junior High School's ranking?
Altus Junior High School is ranked #494 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Junior High School?
507 students attend Altus Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Altus Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Junior High School?
Altus Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Junior High School offer ?
Altus Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Altus Junior High School part of?
Altus Junior High School is part of Altus School District.
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