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 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,589 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
3,589 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
0.65
0.73
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
42%
20%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
41%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,711 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,120
$10,986
Spending / Student
$9,711
$10,960
Best Altus School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
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 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 974 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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altus School District?
Altus School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,589 students.
What is the rank of Altus School District?
Altus School District is ranked #128 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?
42% of Altus School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Altus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,711 is less than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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