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#105 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 6% in state

Depew HS

High School · Depew · Depew, OK

A high school in Depew, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 257, Depew, OK 74028

  • Math 8% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$11,214
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Depew HS score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency8%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
8%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Depew 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average370/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$52,708

Median home value

$171,800

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 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.

Depew

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Depew HS

Depew HS is a public high school in Depew, OK, part of Depew, serving approximately 119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Depew HS

What grades does Depew HS serve?

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

How many students attend Depew HS?

Depew HS has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Depew HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Depew HS is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Depew HS rank in OK?

Depew HS ranks #105 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Depew HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Depew HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Depew HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Depew HS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Depew HS a charter school?

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

Is Depew HS a Title I school?

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

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

61.3% of students at Depew 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
119
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Creek County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 74028)
1,574
Area median age
42.7
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 74028; 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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