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Alton High

Summary:

Alton High School is a public high school located in Alton, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 336 students. The school is part of the Alton R-IV School District, which is ranked 302 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alton High School faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, declining statewide ranking, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels, with only 22.2% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.7%. Alton High School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 186 out of 528 Missouri high schools in the 2010-2011 school year to its current ranking of 265 out of 352 in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.38% in 2020-2021 to 59.23% in 2022-2023, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Koshkonong High, Thayer Senior High, and Couch High, Alton High School's performance is generally lower. For example, Thayer Senior High, which is part of the higher-ranked Thayer R-II School District, outperforms Alton High in various academic measures, such as the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics and MAP/English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 505 School Street
       Alton, MO  65606-9677

(417) 778-7215

District: Alton R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,241 Help


Feeder schools for Alton High:

Elementary:    Alton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
American Indian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alton High ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alton High ranks worse than 75.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alton High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alton High is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alton High is $11,241.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Alton High 352nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Alton High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alton High 265th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Alton High in the ranking list.)

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Alton R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Alton R-IV 302nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.74 481st 619 22.3%
2007 30.17 518th 624 17.0%
2008 34.13 509th 624 18.4%
2009 42.74 405th 601 32.6%
2010 43.87 411th 614 33.1%
2011 52.73 321st 625 48.6%
2012 48.74 354th 623 43.2%
2013 34.79 506th 649 22.0%
2014 35.42 476th 633 24.8%
2015 40.01 388th 585 33.7%
2016 39.83 294th 435 32.4%
2017 26.80 460th 568 19.0%
2018 29.06 434th 552 21.4%
2019 23.51 486th 587 17.2%
2021 26.86 343rd 454 24.4%
2022 28.89 341st 459 25.7%
2023 25.88 352nd 459 23.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.03 379th 422 10.2%
2019 29.43 382nd 482 20.7%
2021 27.24 306th 371 17.5%
2022 29.17 287th 365 21.4%
2023 41.82 229th 382 40.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.19 412th 479 14.0%
2019 17.88 484th 527 8.2%
2021 13.93 352nd 376 6.4%
2022 15.68 341st 381 10.5%
2023 14.44 351st 385 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.35 270th 534 49.4%
2007 41.65 362nd 538 32.7%
2008 24.44 463rd 539 14.1%
2009 46.84 263rd 507 48.1%
2010 63.80 124th 516 76.0%
2011 58.35 186th 528 64.8%
2012 48.92 274th 522 47.5%
2013 41.87 330th 523 36.9%
2014 35.80 379th 521 27.3%
2015 30.22 403rd 504 20.0%
2016 22.10 350th 401 12.7%
2017 29.15 327th 404 19.1%
2018 50.55 193rd 468 58.8%
2019 31.93 332nd 460 27.8%
2023 24.33 265th 352 24.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 159th 382 58.4%
2019 38.00 236th 368 35.9%
2023 22.94 226th 268 15.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Alton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.93 185th 440 58.0%
2019 25.38 344th 430 20.0%
2023 19.56 256th 302 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Alton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 359 359
1992 374 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 392 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 405 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 375 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 375 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 367 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 334 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 321 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 320 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 348 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 348 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 332 2 0 2 24 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 318 3 0 4 29 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 357 7 2 3 19 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 357 7 2 1 21 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 376 7 2 3 16 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 357 6 2 5 13 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 353 1 2 1 12 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 335 1 3 3 8 0 0 0 350
2012 339 1 3 6 8 0 0 0 357
2013 327 3 2 2 6 0 0 0 340
2014 323 3 0 4 4 0 0 0 334
2015 304 3 1 7 2 0 0 0 317
2016 294 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 301
2017 294 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 301
2018 293 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 300
2019 306 1 0 4 4 0 0 0 315
2020 300 1 1 4 7 0 0 0 313
2021 305 3 3 3 6 0 0 0 320
2022 307 0 4 6 6 0 0 0 323
2023 322 0 2 7 4 0 1 0 336

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 Alton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 359 26.0 13.8 n/a
1992 374 29.0 12.8 n/a
1993 396 27.8 14.2 n/a
1994 409 29.8 13.7 0
1995 382 29.8 12.8 n/a
1996 382 29.8 12.8 n/a
1997 373 29.3 12.7 34
1998 338 28.8 11.7 35.5
1999 323 28.8 11.2 50.5
2000 330 29.2 11.3 47.6
2001 322 27.8 11.6 58.4
2002 352 28.0 12.6 58.5
2003 352 28.0 12.6 58.5
2004 360 28.0 12.9 61.7
2005 354 29.0 12.2 66.9
2006 388 29.0 13.4 63.1
2007 388 28.0 13.9 62.6
2008 404 29.6 13.6 58.7
2009 383 30.0 12.7 64.5
2010 369 30.0 12.2 63.1
2011 350 28.7 12.1 65.4
2012 357 29.0 12.3 63
2013 340 29.5 11.5 61.8
2014 334 28.0 11.9 62.9
2015 317 27.0 11.7 66.6
2016 301 26.0 11.5 62.8
2017 301 27.0 11.1 60.8
2018 300 27.5 10.9 60
2019 315 27.6 11.3 61.6
2020 313 27.3 11.4 66.1
2021 320 29.0 11.0 54.4
2022 323 29.0 11.1 60.4
2023 336 29.5 11.3 59.2

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 Alton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 359 26.0 13.8 n/a
1992 374 29.0 12.8 n/a
1993 396 27.8 14.2 n/a
1994 409 29.8 13.7 0
1995 382 29.8 12.8 n/a
1996 382 29.8 12.8 n/a
1997 373 29.3 12.7 34
1998 338 28.8 11.7 35.5
1999 323 28.8 11.2 50.5
2000 330 29.2 11.3 47.6
2001 322 27.8 11.6 58.4
2002 352 28.0 12.6 58.5
2003 352 28.0 12.6 58.5
2004 360 28.0 12.9 61.7
2005 354 29.0 12.2 66.9
2006 388 29.0 13.4 63.1
2007 388 28.0 13.9 62.6
2008 404 29.6 13.6 58.7
2009 383 30.0 12.7 64.5
2010 369 30.0 12.2 63.1
2011 350 28.7 12.1 65.4
2012 357 29.0 12.3 63
2013 340 29.5 11.5 61.8
2014 334 28.0 11.9 62.9
2015 317 27.0 11.7 66.6
2016 301 26.0 11.5 62.8
2017 301 27.0 11.1 60.8
2018 300 27.5 10.9 60
2019 315 27.6 11.3 61.6
2020 313 27.3 11.4 66.1
2021 320 29.0 11.0 54.4
2022 323 29.0 11.1 60.4
2023 336 29.5 11.3 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (2.9%) $9,391 (97.1%) $9,667
2020 $956 (9.1%) $9,563 (90.9%) $10,519
2021 $3,758 (33.8%) $7,357 (66.2%) $11,116
2022 $418 (3.7%) $10,823 (96.3%) $11,241

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alton High

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 486th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 352nd of 459 Middle schools
 6.1%
Ranks 332nd of 460 High schoolsRanks 265th of 352 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Alton High)18.520.4
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alton R-IV)18.520.4
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alton High)37.129.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alton R-IV)37.129.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.9
 5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alton High)14.825.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alton R-IV)14.825.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2931.8
 2.8%
8th Grade Science (Alton High)29.531.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Alton R-IV)29.531.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alton High)39.325.7
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alton R-IV)39.325.7
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.5
 4.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Alton High)3723.2
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alton R-IV)3723.2
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students315336
 6.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian44
Asian02
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White306322
 5.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%59.2%
 2.4%

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Alton High ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Missouri high schools.

Alton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alton Elementary

Students at Alton High are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Alton High.


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