Welcome from Matt Sableski, Assistant Principal for Academics 

Alter High School offers a comprehensive, college prep, curriculum that exceeds state requirements and meets the entrance requirements of the most distinguished colleges in the country.  Under the guidance of an outstanding faculty, our rigorous and innovative curriculum prepares our students to meet the challenges of college and the world of work in the 21st century.

In addition to the core courses and numerous electives in the arts, music and business, each student at Alter High School engages required Theology courses which explore the Catholic faith and empower the students to express their faith.

Some of our recent academic achievements include: 

• 100% passage rate on the Ohio Graduation Test

• The class of 2008 received over $6,600,000 in scholarship awards

• In 2008, 255 scholarships were offered to 118 seniors or 72% of the class received scholarships

• 99% of the Class of 2008 are attending 43 colleges and universities in 15 states - 98% are enrolled in 4-year programs; 1% are enrolled in 2-year programs

• Average ACT score for Alter students is a 24.4 compared to the national average of 21.1

• Average SAT score (Math, Critical Reading, Writing) for Alter students is a 1660 compared to the national average of 1511

• In the Class of 2008, we had 5 National Merit Scholars (1 Finalist; 4 Commended).  In the Class of 2009, we have 6 National Merit Scholars (3 Semi-Finalists pending Finalist standing; 3 Commended)

I am very proud of the academic program at Alter and the performance of our students.  We are committed to excellence.