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Altamont High School
High School · Altamont Cusd 10 · Altamont, IL
An Altamont Cusd 10 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7 S Ewing St, Altamont, IL 62411
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Altamont High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altamont High 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altamont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,932
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Altamont Cusd 10
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altamont High School is listed in Altamont CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altamont High School
Altamont High School is a public high school in Altamont, IL, part of Altamont Cusd 10, serving approximately 219 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,719 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altamont High School
What grades does Altamont High School serve?
Altamont High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Altamont High School?
Altamont High School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altamont High School rank in IL?
Altamont High School ranks #2,719 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Altamont High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altamont High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Altamont High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altamont High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Altamont High School a charter school?
No, Altamont High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altamont High School a Title I school?
No, Altamont High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altamont High School?
47.0% of students at Altamont High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Effingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (618) 483-6194
- Area population (ZIP 62411)
- 4,322
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62411; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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