Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Douglass 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Douglass High School's student population of 649 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 103% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglass 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 Douglass High School is 0.50, 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
#1510 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
69%
8%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-64%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglass High School's ranking?
Douglass High School is ranked #1510 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Douglass High School often compared to?
Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek High School, Capitol Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Douglass High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Douglass High School?
649 students attend Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Douglass High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass High School?
Douglass High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglass High School offer ?
Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglass High School part of?
Douglass High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Douglass High School located?
Douglass 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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