Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Putnam Heights High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam Heights High School's student population of 82 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Putnam Heights High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam Heights High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1674 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
56%
8%
White
10%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam Heights High School's ranking?
Putnam Heights High School is ranked #37 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam Heights High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam Heights High School?
82 students attend Putnam Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Putnam Heights High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Heights High School?
Putnam Heights High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights High School offer ?
Putnam Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam Heights High School part of?
Putnam Heights High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam Heights High School located?
Putnam Heights High School is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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