Western Heights High School

8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 531 students in grades 10-12, Western Heights High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Western Heights High School's student population of 531 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
531 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Western Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Heights High School is 0.69, 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)
#1443 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Heights High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Heights High School 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Heights High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Heights High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Heights High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Heights High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Heights High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Western Heights High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Heights High School 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 High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Heights High School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Heights High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Heights High School 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
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Heights High School 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 Western Heights High School's ranking?
Western Heights High School is ranked #1443 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Western Heights High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Western Heights High School?
531 students attend Western Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Western Heights High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Heights High School?
Western Heights High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Western Heights High School offer ?
Western Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Western Heights High School part of?
Western Heights High School is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Heights High School located?
Western Heights High School 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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