Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Watonga High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watonga High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Watonga High School's student population of 212 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watonga 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 Watonga High School is 0.68, 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
#724 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watonga High School's ranking?
Watonga High School is ranked #724 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Watonga High School often compared to?
Watonga High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton High School, Geary High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watonga High School?
The graduation rate of Watonga High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Watonga High School?
212 students attend Watonga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Watonga High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watonga High School?
Watonga High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Watonga High School offer ?
Watonga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watonga High School part of?
Watonga High School is part of Watonga School District.
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