Alta High School is the senior high school of the Alta Community School District. It is located in the city of Alta, Iowa

Alta, Iowa

Alta is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,865 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alta is located at . It is located 6 miles from the city of Storm Lake...

 in Buena Vista County, Iowa

Buena Vista County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,260 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,237 housing units, of which 7,522 were occupied.-2000 census:...

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Education

Alta High School has a 10:1 teacher to student ratio. Alta's graduation rate is 93.3% and 74% of the 2004-2005 ACT participating Seniors scoring 20 or higher on the ACT

ACT (examination)

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. Higher level college courses can be taken from Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is a community college located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States, with satellite campuses in Webster City and Storm Lake. It was created in 1966 by the merger of Fort Dodge Community College with two other nearby schools....

 and at Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a private 4-year college located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a natural lake...

. Alta has a National Honor Society

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...

 program as well as a Junior Engineering Technical Society

Junior Engineering Technical Society

Junior Engineering Technical Society is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting engineering and technology careers to America's young people. JETS engages students in various engineering education programs that are designed to encourage secondary school students to pursue...

 (JETS) program. There are many theatrical opportunities at Alta, including Speech, Fall Musical, and a Spring Play performed at the school-owned and operated theater.

Alta Speech Program

Despite Alta High School's small size, the Speech program has flourished at Alta. Both Large Group and Individual Speech programs have been very successful. Alta High School participants have frequently been selected for the IHSSA All-State Speech festival for both Large Group and Individual in the past years.

Athletics

Alta's athletic program today is highly successful. Alta's sport programs are: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading/Danceline, Swimming, Basketball, Wrestling, Track & Field, Golf, Baseball, and Softball. Some of the accomplishment's include:

Football: 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 State Playoff Qualifier

Cross Country: 2004 State Team Participant, 2005 and 2006 State Qualifiers

Volleyball: 2006 NW Conference Champions

Basketball :State Runner-up 1971, 1972 State Champions, 1975 State Participants, 2006 State Participants, and more recently,in the 2006-2007 season Alta went undefeated in regular season play.

Track: 2006 & 2007 Conference Champions. Alta girl's track has had success with the 2004, 2005 400m and 2005 400m hurdles 1A State Champion.

Golf: 2005 NW Conference Champions

Horseshoes: Nothing yet. We're hoping some new talented students will participate this year.

Music

Alta has a historically strong music program with notable directors including Reginald Schive. The strengths have been jazz band, marching band, and numerous Division I ranked choirs and concert bands, although this information is outdated.

Miscellaneous information

• The Alta High School building has been operating since 1916.
• Until the 2003-2004 school year, the 7th and 8th grades were also located at the high school. The 2003-2004 school year marked the opening of Alta Middle School.

• Current issues at hand include the renovation of the High School and the school sharing with Aurelia starting in Fall 2010.