Very Good
#370 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Alton High
High School · Alton R-iv · Alton, MO
An Alton R-iv high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
505 School Street, Alton, MO 65606
- Math 41% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alton High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alton High 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,786
Median home value
$130,400
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Alton R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alton High is listed in ALTON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alton High
Alton High is a public high school in Alton, MO, part of Alton R-iv, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alton High
What grades does Alton High serve?
Alton High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alton High?
Alton High has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton High is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alton High rank in MO?
Alton High ranks #370 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Alton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Alton High 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 Alton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alton High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alton High a charter school?
No, Alton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alton High a Title I school?
No, Alton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alton High?
56.5% of students at Alton High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oregon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (417) 778-7215
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65606)
- 2,540
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65606; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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