Western Heights 9th Grade Center

8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Western Heights 9th Grade Center serves 218 students in grades 9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : <50%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Western Heights 9th Grade Center's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Western Heights 9th Grade Center is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
(15-16)
50-54%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
8%
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White
12%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Heights 9th Grade Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Heights 9th Grade Center and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Heights 9th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Western Heights 9th Grade Center?
The graduation rate of Western Heights 9th Grade Center is 50%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 80%.
How many students attend Western Heights 9th Grade Center?
218 students attend Western Heights 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Western Heights 9th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Western Heights 9th Grade Center offer ?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Western Heights 9th Grade Center part of?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Heights 9th Grade Center located?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center is located in the Winds West neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 3 other public schools located in Winds West.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : <50%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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