Western Heights School District
School District · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Western Heights?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Heights as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Greenvale ES
Oklahoma City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Council Grove ES
Oklahoma City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Heights MS
Oklahoma City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#372 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,887
+$1,890 vs Oklahoma median
District size
2,888 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Western Heights ranks #372 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Western Heights's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greenvale ES (6.6/10), Council Grove ES (6.3/10), and Western Heights MS (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +30.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Western Heights schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Western Heights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenvale ES | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Council Grove ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Western Heights MS | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Western Heights HS | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | John Glenn ES | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Bridgestone ES | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Winds West ES | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western Heights
Western Heights is a Oklahoma City, Oklahoma school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,888 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $13,887 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Western Heights demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greenvale ES, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Western Heights students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 24.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Western Heights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western Heights with test data.
Schools in Western Heights
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Oklahoma City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,888
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- District spending per student
- $13,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western Heights?
Western Heights has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Western Heights?
The average composite rating for Western Heights is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Western Heights?
Western Heights's district-level spending was $13,887 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Heights?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western Heights is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western Heights?
Greenvale ES is the highest-rated school in Western Heights with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Western Heights?
Across schools in Western Heights with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western Heights compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Western Heights has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Western Heights with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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