Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Altus’s public schools outscore 66% of Oklahoma districts
Math proficiency in Altus’s districts is 33%, above the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Altus, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Altus’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 31% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,941 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Altus JHS, then Altus HS. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Altus Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Altus’s grade
B+: better than 66% of Oklahoma school districts, #50 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oklahoma average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Altus, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 372 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 372 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Primary School
Grades 1–2 · 436 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Primary School
Grades 1–2 · 436 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Es
Grades 3–4 · 416 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Altus · depends on your address
Altus Es
Grades 3–4 · 416 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Rivers Es
Grades PK–4 · 352 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Altus
Altus JHS
Grades 7–8 · 533 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Altus
Altus JHS
Grades 7–8 · 533 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Altus
Altus HS
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Altus
Altus HS
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Altus
Altus HS
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Altus
Altus HS
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Altus’s public schools are run by Altus Public Schools, which also serves Elmer. Parts of Altus (8% of its land) are served by Navajo instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Altus vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Altus’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Altus | B+ | Altus |
Every school in Altus
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Altus’s schools
Are Altus’s schools good?
By Oklahoma’s own tests, yes: the public schools Altus children attend outscore 66% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #50 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Altus in?
Altus Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,593 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Altus are served by Navajo.
Where do Altus kids go to high school?
Altus HS, with 975 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Altus’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Altus Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Altus spend per student?
$10,941 in Altus Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Altus?
Yes: Altus Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 126 students).
Parents talk
What Altus families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Altus → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.