In 2013, U.S. News & World Report awarded its bronze medal to the school based on its performance on state exit exams.

The Alto Yellow Jackets compete in the following sports:[4] The football team has an all-time record of 482 wins, 290 losses and 31 ties as of the end of the 2013 season.

The director of Bands in Alto ISD is Mr. Timothy Ektefaei who began fall of 2014.

The Alto Band has performed in front of an international television audience at the Circuit of The America's (COTA) Raceway in Austin, Texas as a part of the opening ceremony for the FIA World Endurance Championship race.

Senator Nichols presented the band with a flag that was flown over the Texas State Capitol building in their honor.