Altamont High

Duchesne District
15750 W HWY 87
ALTAMONT, UT 84001
273 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Altamont High School, located in the rural community of Altamont, Utah, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Duchesne County School District. As a smaller, community-oriented institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students can balance rigorous academic coursework with extracurricular involvement. The school is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Altamont High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town. The school encourages student participation in a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, which help develop leadership skills and school spirit. By integrating traditional instruction with modern resources, the school strives to uphold high standards of academic achievement while ensuring that every student has access to the guidance and tools necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
273
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (8.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duchesne District
Phone: (435)738-1345
Website: http://www.dcsd.org/AltamontHigh.cfm?subpage=436212
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio