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Del City HS

High School · MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY

1900 S Sunnylane Road, Del City, OK 73115

Enrollment

1,180

Student-Teacher

17.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oklahoma schools

#1,413 of 1,750

In Del City

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#7 of 19

MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY

Academic growth

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Del City HS

5.0/10

High School in Del City · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Del City HS

Del City HS is a public high school in Del City, OK, part of MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY. Del City HS serves approximately 1,180 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Del City HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 1,750 schools in OK.

Structured state assessment records for Del City HS show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • OK avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Del City HS sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

46% of students at Del City HS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,270
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Del City HS — Students at Del City HS score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
4%
ELA
20%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.

How Del City HS Compares

See how Del City HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
19th percentile in OK
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.2
Sports
5
3 boys' · 2 girls'
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
81%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
66 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.7%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1900 S Sunnylane Road, Del City, OK 73115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Del City HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CROOKED OAK HS (rated 7.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Oklahoma City), which scores notably higher. Another option is MIDWEST CITY HS (rated 5.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Midwest City), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DOUGLASS HS (rated 5.1/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Oklahoma City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Del City, see our Del City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
DEL CITY ES Del City 0.4 mi 3.7
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Del City 0.7 mi 5.5
EPPERLY HEIGHTS ES Del City 0.6 mi 4.2
DEL CITY MS Del City 0.7 mi 4.7
DESTINY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Del City 0.9 mi 6.6
TOWNSEND ES Del City 1.4 mi 4.7
TINKER ES Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 6.8
CLEVELAND BAILEY ES Midwest City 2.3 mi 4.2
CROOKED OAK HS Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 7.4
CENTRAL OAK ES Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 6.3
PARKVIEW ES Oklahoma City 2.6 mi 4.4
CROOKED OAK MS Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 6.2
BODINE ES Oklahoma City 2.7 mi 5.4
MIDWEST CITY HS Midwest City 2.4 mi 5.6
ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL Midwest City 2.4 mi 8.5
THE GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Midwest City 2.7 mi 6.6
COUNTRY ESTATES ES Oklahoma City 2.6 mi 4.6
DOUGLASS HS Oklahoma City 2.8 mi 5.1
RIDGECREST ES Midwest City 2.9 mi 4.0
MIDWEST CITY MS Midwest City 2.9 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 73115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$48,579

Median Home Value

$111,000

Median Rent

$1,024/mo

Population

20,407

College Educated

15.5%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

21%

Median Age

35.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Del City HS

What grades does Del City HS serve?

Del City HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Del City HS?

Del City HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del City HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Del City HS is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del City HS rank in OK?

Del City HS ranks #1,413 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Del City HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Del City HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Del City HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del City HS has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Del City HS a charter school?

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

Is Del City HS a Title I school?

No, Del City HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

81.1% of students at Del City 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Free/Reduced Lunch
81.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%

District

MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY
District Enrollment
12,380
Schools in District
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,270
District Rank
#7 of 19

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