ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL
2026-2027 SCHOOL PROFILE
940 East David Road
Kettering, Ohio 45429
alterhs.org
937.434.4434 office
937.434.0507 fax
CEEB / ACT Code 362-794
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
Erin Mullins, Director of Athletics
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Shannon Brown (Students A-L)
shannon.brown@alterhs.org
Ava Linder (Students M-Z)
ava.linder@alterhs.org
Class of 2026
147 Graduates
| 99% | 34 colleges & universities in 12 states |
| 94% | Enrolled in four-year programs |
| 5% | Enrolled in two-year programs |
| 1% | Entering Workforce |
| 80% | $27.4 million offered in scholarships |
Middle 50th percentile GPA
3.6826
ACT TESTING PROFILE
Alter Mean State Mean National
23.8 19.0 19.4
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
Archbishop Alter High School offers dual
enrollment courses through Ohio’s
College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
2025-2026 CCP Data
Enrollment = 43 students
50% seniors, 38.9% juniors,
& 11.1% sophomores
Top 5 Most Popular Classes
LIT 2201: British Literature I
LIT 2211:: American Literature I
MAT 2270: Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
HIS 1102: United States History II
COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking
Archbishop Alter High School, located in the Dayton suburb of Kettering, Ohio, is a four-year, coeducational Catholic high school founded in 1962 with an enrollment of approximately 508 students. Serving a community of approximaely 60,000 residents, Alter benefits from strong support from families of professionals and business leaders. A member of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the National Catholic Education Association, Alter is accredited by the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation Association and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is chartered by the State of Ohio.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GPA is reported on a weighted 4.0 scale. It includes all subjects in which a student receives a grade. All courses at Archbishop Alter High School are college prep. 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
Effective through July 2026
| 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 |
Effective August 2026
| Grade | Numeric | College Prep | Honors | AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 98-100 | 4.333 | 4.833 | 5.333 |
| A | 94-97 | 4.000 | 4.500 | 5.000 |
| A- | 91-93 | 3.667 | 4.167 | 4.667 |
| B+ | 88-90 | 3.333 | 3.833 | 4.333 |
| B | 84-87 | 3.000 | 3.500 | 4.000 |
| B- | 81-83 | 2.667 | 3.167 | 3.667 |
| C+ | 78-80 | 2.333 | 2.833 | 3.333 |
| C | 74-77 | 2.000 | 2.500 | 3.000 |
| C- | 71-73 | 1.667 | 2.167 | 2.667 |
| D | 66-70 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 2.000 |
| F | 0-65 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (13)
2-D Art & Design
3-D Art & Design
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
Physics
Precalculus
Psychology
United State Government & Politics
United States History
AP STUDENT ENROLLMENT
AP TESTING PROFILE
In spring 2026, 172 students took a total of 307 AP exams. The mean score was 3.7182.
HONORS
24 honors courses are offered in the following departments, including thier current student enrollment:
English(235)
Math(111)
Science(181)
Social Studies(161)
World Languages(47)
FAITH & SERVICE
Alter High School is committed to students’ spiritual growth and formation in faith through required community service projects, God Squad, and other activities that foster a relationship with Jesus Christ. 100% of the student body attends a faith-based retreat.
STUDENT LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
Alter offers students a choice of 25 clubs, with 1,025 students participating in various clubs ranging from Key Club and Student Ambassadors to arts, service, and academic organizations — cultivating leadership, creativity, and community.
Alter’s Club List: https://alterhs.org/clubs/
ATHLETICS
82% of the student body participated in at least one sport (2025-26)
- 45% played two or more sports
46% of seniors earned Hall of Excellence status for four-year athletic achievement
ACADEMIC & COMPETITIVE TEAMS
Science Olympiad: ~30 students
- State Qualifier 2023, 2024, & 2026
Academic Team: ~12 students
- GCAL Runner-Up 2023 & 2024
- Only Dayton-area Catholic school represented this year
STEM EDUCATION & SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM
A legacy of innovation and inquiry continues to define Alter’s Science Department.
Major Honors:
- Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School Award: 2021, 2022, 2024
- Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education & Student Research: 2014-2025 (except 2015)
PERFORMING ARTS
Band Program (35–40 students)
- 9× Mid States Band Association Class Grand Champion
- 9× Bands of America Regional Class Champion
- 7× Bands of America Grand National Semifinalist
Ensembles: Marching Band • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Percussion Ensemble • Color Guard • Small Ensembles
Theatre Program (60 students)
- Three productions per year
- Member of Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards (MVHSTA) program MVHSTA honors:
- Outstanding Musical
- Outstanding Ensemble (Musical & Play)
- Outstanding Actor & Actress (Musical & Play)
- Outstanding Production of a Play
Lancerettes (75 performers)
Perform at Alter games each year and on national stages.
VISUAL ARTS
- 360 students enrolled annually in art courses
- 25 Gold Key Distinguished Award Winners – Scholastic Art & Writing, Miami Valley Region
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.
