ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL
2025-2026 SCHOOL PROFILE
940 East David Road
Kettering, Ohio 45429
alterhs.org
937.434.4434 office
937.434.0507 fax
CEEB / ACT Code 362-794
COMMUNITY
Archbishop Alter High School is located in the Dayton suburb of Kettering, Ohio which has a population of approximately 60,000. Most families are composed of professionals and business executives who demonstrate strong support for the community.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
Lourdes Lambert, President
Barbara Groene, Interim Princiapl/Dean of Studies
Scott Balent, Assistant Principal/Director of Facilities
Jennifer Schlangen, Assistant Principal of Academics
Jessica Pettit, Director of Admissions
Heather Dunn, Director of Campus Ministry
Christina Hart, Director of Athletics
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Shannon Brown
shannon.brown@alterhs.org
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
| 98% | 34 colleges & universities in 12 states |
| 96% | Enrolled in four-year programs |
| 2% | Enrolled in two-year programs |
| 2% | Entering Workforce |
| 89% | $26.9 million offered in scholarships |
Middle 50th percentile GPA
3.7365
ACT TESTING PROFILE
Alter Mean State Mean National Mean
23.6 19.0 19.4
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
Archbishop Alter High School offers dual enrollment courses through Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
Top 5 Most Popular Classes
LIT 2201: British Literature I
LIT 2211:: American Literature I
ENG 1101: English Composition I
HIS 1101: United States History I
MAT 1580: Precalculus
Archbishop Alter High School is a four-year, coeducational, Catholic high school founded in 1962 with an enrollment of approximately 536 students. A part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Alter is a member of the National Catholic Education Association and is accredited by the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association. In addition, it is a chartered high school by the State of Ohio and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GPA is reported on a weighted 4.0 scale. It includes all subjects in which a student received a letter grade. Due to the high level of achievement and academic homogeneity of the student body at Archbishop Alter High School, students are not assigned a rank in class.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credits for graduation. Graduation requirements include:
| Theology (for each year of attendance) | 4.0 |
| English | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| Social Studies | 3.0 |
| Science | 3.0 |
| Technology Skills & Ethics | 1.0 |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 |
| Physical Education | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Speech | 0.5 |
| Financial Literacy | 0.5 |
GRADE EQUIVALENTS
| Grade | Numeric | College Prep | Honors | AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 98-100 | 4.333 | 4.833 | 5.333 |
| A | 95-97 | 4.000 | 4.500 | 5.000 |
| A- | 92-94 | 3.667 | 4.167 | 4.667 |
| B+ | 89-91 | 3.333 | 3.833 | 4.333 |
| B | 86-88 | 3.000 | 3.500 | 4.000 |
| B- | 83-85 | 2.667 | 3.167 | 3.667 |
| C+ | 80-82 | 2.333 | 2.833 | 3.333 |
| C | 77-79 | 2.000 | 2.500 | 3.000 |
| C- | 74-76 | 1.667 | 2.167 | 2.667 |
| D+ | 71-73 | 1.333 | 1.833 | 2.333 |
| D | 68-70 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 2.000 |
| F | 0-67 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (11)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
Psychology
United State Government & Politics
United States History
HONORS (25)
Honors courses are offered in the following departments, including thier current student enrollment: English(225), Math(172), Science(191), Social Studies(172), and World Languages(35).
ACT TESTING PROFILE
| Alter Mean | State Mean | |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 19.4 |
| Math | 22.4 | 19.2 |
| Science | 22.9 | 19.7 |
| English | 22.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading | 23.5 | 20.0 |
AP TESTING PROFILE
In spring 2025, 143 students took a total of 222 AP exams. The mean score was 3.6482.
Archbishop Alter High School is committed to challenging students to reach their fullest potential by providing academic excellence and fostering personal growth in a Christ-centered, co-educational, Catholic environment.
