Alto Independent School District
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The Alto Independent School District is a school district
based in Alto
, Texas
, USA
. It is managed by a six-person Board of Trustees. The superintendent is Ray DeSpain. The district is also served by Angelina College
, a community college
located in Lufkin, Texas
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Alto
Alto, Texas
Alto is a town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,190 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alto is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, USA
United States
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. It is managed by a six-person Board of Trustees. The superintendent is Ray DeSpain. The district is also served by Angelina College
Angelina College
Angelina College is a community college located in Lufkin, Texas, with special-purpose branches in nearby Nacogdoches and Crockett.As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Angelina College is the following:...
, a community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. Founded in 1882, the population was 35,067 in 2010. It is the county seat of Angelina County, and is situated in Deep East Texas.-History:...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Alto High SchoolAlto High SchoolAlto High School is a public high school in Alto, Texas. It is part of the Alto Independent School District which is located in south central Cherokee County....
, Grades 9-12, principal Kerry Birdwell - Alto Middle School, Grades 5-8, principal Kelly West
- Alto Elementary School, Grades PK-4, principal Charlote May