Western Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,858 students in Western Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Western Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Western Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
# American Indian Students
98 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
11%
# Asian Students
31 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,308 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
20%
# Black Students
632 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
22%
8%
# White Students
457 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
16%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
322 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
204
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,027 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,226 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,858 students.
What is the rank of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District is ranked #534 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Heights School District?
46% of Western Heights School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Western Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,226 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,858 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
