For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 199 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 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Alta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Alta, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alta-aurelia High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alta, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta-aurelia High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 South Main Street
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alta, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1401
Gr: 5-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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