Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Verdigris 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verdigris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Verdigris High School's student population of 420 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verdigris 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 Verdigris 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
#380 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
18%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdigris High School's ranking?
Verdigris High School is ranked #380 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Verdigris High School often compared to?
Verdigris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inola High School, Claremore High School, Catoosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verdigris High School?
The graduation rate of Verdigris High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Verdigris High School?
420 students attend Verdigris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Verdigris High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdigris High School?
Verdigris High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Verdigris High School offer ?
Verdigris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Verdigris High School part of?
Verdigris High School is part of Verdigris School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
I just graduated my oldest child. She was able to participate in many activities both sports and acedemics at a high level. Additionally she was admitted to a big twelve school on academic scholarship. When my wife and I chose place to live twelve years ago based upon school choice we it a home run.. Thank you Verdigris.
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