Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Altamont High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Altamont High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altamont High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Altamont High School is ranked #1644 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Altamont High School often compared to?
Altamont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Teutopolis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altamont High School?
The graduation rate of Altamont High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Altamont High School?
219 students attend Altamont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Altamont High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altamont High School?
Altamont High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altamont High School offer ?
Altamont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Altamont High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
