Serving 423 students in grades 9-12, Purcell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Purcell 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 Purcell High School 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.
Purcell High School is ranked #687 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Purcell High School often compared to?
Purcell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purcell High School?
The graduation rate of Purcell High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Purcell High School?
423 students attend Purcell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Purcell High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell High School?
Purcell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell High School offer ?
Purcell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Purcell High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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