ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL
2023-2024 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
Alter 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, Principal and CEO
Scott Balent, Assistant Principal
Barbara Groene, Dean of Students
Jennifer Schlangen, Dean of Academics
Jessica Pettit, Director of Admissions
Heather Dunn, Director of Campus Ministry
Christina Hart, Director of Athletics
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Shannon Brown, A to L
shannon.brown@alterhs.org
Kristen Hammaker, M to Z
kristen.hammaker@alterhs.org
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
| 98% | 42 colleges & universities in 15 states |
| 91% | Enrolled in four-year programs |
| 7% | Enrolled in two-year programs |
| 1% | Military Enlistments |
| 1% | Entering Workforce |
| 94% | $21.7 million offered in scholarships |
Middle 50th percentile GPA
3.6643
National Merit Results
4 Commended Students
FACULTY
- Professional teaching staff of 45 with a combined average of over 17 years of teaching experience.
- 68% of certified employees hold a Master’s Degree or higher.
- Student to teacher ratio: 11:1
Archbishop Alter High School is a four-year, coeducational, Catholic high school founded in 1962 with an enrollment of approximately 505 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 |
| Electives | 2.5 |
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 (9)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
Psychology
United State Government & Politics
United States History
HONORS (26)
Honors courses are offered in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.
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 2023, 140 students took a total of 213 AP exams. The mean score was 3.0.
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.
