Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Wister 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wister High School's student population of 167 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wister 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 Wister High School is 0.52, 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
#1055 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-69%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wister High School's ranking?
Wister High School is ranked #1055 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wister High School often compared to?
Wister High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore High School, Poteau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wister High School?
The graduation rate of Wister High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wister High School?
167 students attend Wister High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wister High School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wister High School?
Wister High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wister High School offer ?
Wister High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wister High School part of?
Wister High School is part of Wister School District.
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