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Watonga School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 733 students in Watonga School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Watonga School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
733 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Watonga School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
# American Indian Students
84 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
20%
# Black Students
31 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
348 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
48%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
55
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,633 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,446 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,633
$11,287
Spending / Student
$14,446
$11,261
Best Watonga School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watonga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Leach
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-5248
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-5248
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Watonga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Eagle Lane
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-7361
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-7361
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Watonga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Eagle Lane
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-7362
Watonga, OK 73772
(580) 623-7362
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watonga School District?
Watonga School District manages 3 public schools serving 733 students.
What is the rank of Watonga School District?
Watonga School District is ranked #150 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watonga School District?
48% of Watonga School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watonga School District?
Watonga School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Watonga School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,446 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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