Serving 1,909 students in grades 9-12, Alton High School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,909 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Alton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alton High School is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alton High School?
The graduation rate of Alton High School is 72%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alton High School?
1,909 students attend Alton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alton High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alton High School?
Alton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alton High School offer ?
Alton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,909 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
