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Archbishop Alter High School

#1 in Best Catholic High Schools in Dayton Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Kettering, OH
  • 174 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    C
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Sports
    A+
Archbishop Alter High School is a highly rated, private, Catholic school located in Kettering, OH. It has 632 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. After graduation, 99% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
940 E David Rd
Kettering, OH 45429
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Telephone
(937) 434-4434
Website
alterhs.org
Organization Memberships
NCEA

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
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Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
1290
27 responses
Average ACT
28
153 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
Poll
87%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 38 responses
Report
  • Retreats
    29%
  • Fairmont game
    24%
  • Themes for football games
    18%
  • Going to mass
    11%
  • Pep Rallies
    5%
  • Spirit Week
    5%
  • Homecoming
    3%

Students

Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
632
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Poll
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
Poll
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.25 responses
Poll
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
—
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.25 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.25 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.25 responses
Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Cost of Living
    A-
  4. Good for Families
    A
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$51,441
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$758
National
$949
Median Home Value
$125,700
National
$184,700
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Archbishop Alter High School Reviews

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I have loved attending Alter! The environment is very welcoming and all of the students and staff are friendly and encouraging. The academics are challenging and will prepare you well for college. The staff is excellent and supportive, although, as with every school, there are a few disappointing teachers. However, my overall experience had been immensely positive.
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I like that Alter prepared me well for college, not only academically but as a person as well. The teachers there are more than willing to help you at anytime if you are having trouble with anything. They have many clubs and acitivities you can get involved with during your time there. The sports teams are amazing and teach you how to preservere to reach your goals. When I went there I felt very safe going anywhere on campus at any point in time.
The only thing I would change about Alter would be facilities. They're not always as clean as I would like them to be. We are also not a very diverse school, which is something I would love to see!
Archbishop Alter High School is one of the best schools I have attended and I have been to a few. Everything is college prep related and they have so many courses you can take. It's a school of love and encouragement! Everyone there is so dedicated to their studies. I am going their currently and I will be the first of many to say " I made the right decsion attending Alter!