Very Good
#822 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
- Math 57% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altha Public School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Altha Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,536
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CALHOUN
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Calhoun
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altha Public School is listed in CALHOUN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altha Public School
Altha Public School is a public school in Altha, FL, part of Calhoun, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altha Public School
What grades does Altha Public School serve?
Altha Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Altha Public School?
Altha Public School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altha Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altha Public School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altha Public School rank in FL?
Altha Public School ranks #822 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Altha Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altha Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altha Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altha Public School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Altha Public School a charter school?
No, Altha Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altha Public School a Title I school?
No, Altha Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altha Public School?
55.3% of students at Altha Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (850) 762-3121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32421)
- 4,277
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32421; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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