Altus-denning High School (Closed 2023)

Altus-denning High School serves 399 students in grades 10-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
2%
19%
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White
95%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Altus-denning High School?
399 students attend Altus-denning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Altus-denning High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus-denning High School?
Altus-denning High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altus-denning High School offer ?
Altus-denning High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Altus-denning High School part of?
Altus-denning High School is part of Ozark School District.

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