Serving 2,058 students in grades 9-12, Southmoore High School ranks in the top 30% 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 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southmoore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Southmoore High School's student population of 2,058 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southmoore High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southmoore High School is 0.72, 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
#370 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southmoore High School's ranking?
Southmoore High School is ranked #370 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Southmoore High School often compared to?
Southmoore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westmoore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southmoore High School?
The graduation rate of Southmoore High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Southmoore High School?
2,058 students attend Southmoore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Southmoore High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoore High School?
Southmoore High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southmoore High School offer ?
Southmoore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southmoore High School part of?
Southmoore High School is part of Moore School District.
In what neighborhood is Southmoore High School located?
Southmoore 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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