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#1667 of 1,750 schools in OK

East Central HS

High School · Tulsa · Tulsa, OK

A Tulsa high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12150 East 11th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128

  • Math 2% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation20.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$11,873
Chronic Absenteeism78.6%

Students at East Central HS score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency2%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency13%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
2%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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

88.6%

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 East Central 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,582/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulsa), 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

$49,654

Median home value

$109,100

Median rent

$1,031/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

25.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.2% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wright Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.1 mi196Compare →
Lincoln Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.7 mi883Compare →
Town & Country SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private2–123.1 mi175Compare →
Dove Science Academy Tulsa HSCharter · enrollment unverified7.89–123.3 mi315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tulsa

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#67 of 69
District spending per student
$11,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Central HS is listed in TULSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Central HS

East Central HS is a public high school in Tulsa, OK, part of Tulsa, serving approximately 1,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Central HS

What grades does East Central HS serve?

East Central HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Central HS?

East Central HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central HS?

The student-teacher ratio at East Central HS is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Central HS rank in OK?

East Central HS ranks #1,667 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is East Central HS's MySchoolScout rating?

East Central HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 East Central HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central HS has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Central HS a charter school?

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

Is East Central HS a Title I school?

No, East Central HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

88.6% of students at East Central 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
1,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tulsa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
78.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 74128)
13,586
Area median age
31
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 74128; 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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