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Alto High School

Public | 9-12 | 168 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 4, 2010

Alto may not be the most highly sophisticated school and yes there are clicks in the school but go to any achool in the world and you'll find clicks. Alto is not a very rich school but I feel that they make do with what they have, as for the teachers some are more professional than others but for the most part i think they try to make you feel like school doesnt always have to be so serious you can have fun and learn also. So if I had to rate our high school i would rate it as a solid seven because theres still alot of work that needs to be done.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2009

I think Alto School is a good school. They have risen beyond their unacceptablle status to almost recognized last year. They have got a brand new principal, and many new teachers with experience. Although their counsoler seems to get the credits right, and they all seem to be concerned.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2009

I think Alto is a great place for learning. They have risen beyond an unnacceptable status to almost recognized last year. They have a new principal, and the counsoler seems to know what he is doing. They are also a good school for people who need extra help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2005

I attended Alto high school and it was a joke. Some of the classes were very structured and there was alot that I did learn but the politics were lame! Most if the people in this area are close-minded and it makes it difficult for someone to become a 'real person' and not feel alienated.
—Submitted by DANI, a former student


Posted September 13, 2004

Whatever happened with schools for kids, not schools for clicks? Teachers (most of them) have show they they care nothing about teaching, but they do care about the money they make. The school board is too scared to do anything about it, becasue they are 'friends' with the teachers. If I was to rate this school from a scale of 1-10 it would be a 2.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
63%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students73%
Female73%
Male72%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female75%
Male86%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male95%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female78%
Male100%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 47% 34%
Black 32% 14%
Hispanic 21% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 62%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
Phone: (936) 858-7110

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