Top Rankings
Altus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,593 students in Altus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Altus School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
3,593 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Altus School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 537 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.74
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
21%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
41%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,701 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,110
$11,355
Spending / Student
$9,701
$11,328
Best Altus School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Gr: PK-K | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Altus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Altus Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Gr: 7-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altus School District?
Altus School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,593 students.
What is the rank of Altus School District?
Altus School District is ranked #129 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altus School District?
43% of Altus School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altus School District?
Altus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Altus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,701 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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