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#262 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 15% in state

Coalgate HS

High School · Coalgate · Coalgate, OK

A high school in Coalgate, OK where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2 West Cedar, Coalgate, OK 74538

  • Math 6% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-8.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$15,496
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Coalgate HS score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2021, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
6%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Coalgate HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated962/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coalgate), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,824

Median home value

$93,800

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Coalgate

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coalgate HS is listed in COALGATE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coalgate HS

Coalgate HS is a public high school in Coalgate, OK, part of Coalgate, serving approximately 228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coalgate HS

What grades does Coalgate HS serve?

Coalgate HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Coalgate HS?

Coalgate HS has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coalgate HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Coalgate HS is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coalgate HS rank in OK?

Coalgate HS ranks #262 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Coalgate HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Coalgate HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Coalgate HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coalgate HS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Coalgate HS a charter school?

No, Coalgate HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coalgate HS a Title I school?

No, Coalgate HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coalgate HS?

68.9% of students at Coalgate HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Coal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 74538)
3,933
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74538; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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