Alta High School (Closed 2023)

Alta High School serves 33 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
This chart displays total students of Alta High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Alta High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alta High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
24%
23%
Black
(15-16)
3%
13%
White
(15-16)
73%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alta High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alta High School?
33 students attend Alta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Alta High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta High School?
Alta High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alta High School offer ?
Alta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta High School part of?
Alta High School is part of Southington School District.

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