There are currently no private schools within this
area. However, there are some pre-school and kindergarten programs
and private educational programs, such as Advance Learning Center available if
interested. They also provide homework help (tutoring) and college
examination preparation.
Persons moving to the Altus area who would like
information about the school district are invited to contact the Public
Information Officer, at area code 580-481-2107 or visit their web
site. The Altus Independent School district consists of one high
school, one junior high, one middle school, and six elementary schools, with one
elementary school being on base. The high school curriculum is on a
block schedule -- daily class time is increased throughout the year to achieve
better learning retention, much like college.
General Information: Head
Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs that
serve children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are
child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school
readiness of young children in low-income families.