Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Mcalester 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,013 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50% in OK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Mcalester 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 Mcalester High School is 0.70, 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.
Mcalester High School is ranked #752 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mcalester High School often compared to?
Mcalester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Savanna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcalester High School?
The graduation rate of Mcalester High School is 73%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mcalester High School?
1,013 students attend Mcalester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mcalester High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcalester High School?
Mcalester High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcalester High School offer ?
Mcalester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mcalester High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,013 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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