Serving 1,594 students in grades 9-12, U. S. Grant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
U. S. Grant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
U. S. Grant High School's student population of 1,594 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
U. S. Grant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of U. S. Grant High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
78%
20%
Black
10%
8%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U. S. Grant High School's ranking?
U. S. Grant High School is ranked #1625 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are U. S. Grant High School often compared to?
U. S. Grant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont High School, Yukon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of U. S. Grant High School?
The graduation rate of U. S. Grant High School is 78%, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend U. S. Grant High School?
1,594 students attend U. S. Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of U. S. Grant High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of U. S. Grant High School?
U. S. Grant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does U. S. Grant High School offer ?
U. S. Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is U. S. Grant High School part of?
U. S. Grant High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is U. S. Grant High School located?
U. S. Grant High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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