Alta High School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 170 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 101 W 5th St, Alta, IA 51002
- Principal or Admin: Tom Ryherd
- Fax: (712) 200-1602
School District Details
- Alta Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,334
- Graduation Rate: 74.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.9
- Enrolled Students: 534
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 170
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 77 (45.3%)
- Females: 93 (54.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 21 (12.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 36 (21.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 57 (33.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 6 | 3.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 20 | 11.8% |
| White | 143 | 84.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 44 | 25.9% |
| 10th Grade | 49 | 28.8% |
| 11th Grade | 38 | 22.4% |
| 12th Grade | 39 | 22.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 92%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:-
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $38,003
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,696 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,595 | 77% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Alta High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 25, 2008
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Great smaller school!
Really nice to see the new classes added at the high school level.
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