For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 206 students in Alta, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Alta, IA is Alta-aurelia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alta, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Alta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Alta, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alta-aurelia High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alta, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta-aurelia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 South Main Street
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Alta, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Grades: 5-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alta, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Alta, IA include Alta-aurelia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alta?
1 public high schools are located in Alta.
What is the racial composition of students in Alta?
Alta public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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