Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Ponca City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponca City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ponca City High School's student population of 1,427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponca City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponca City High School is 0.63, 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
#525 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponca City High School's ranking?
Ponca City High School is ranked #525 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ponca City High School often compared to?
Ponca City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponca City High School?
The graduation rate of Ponca City High School is 85%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ponca City High School?
1,427 students attend Ponca City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ponca City High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponca City High School?
Ponca City High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ponca City High School offer ?
Ponca City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ponca City High School part of?
Ponca City High School is part of Ponca City School District.
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