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#972 of 1,750 schools in OK
Elk City HS
High School · Elk City · Elk City, OK
A high school in Elk City, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 448, Elk City, OK 73648
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elk City HS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 43 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elk City 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk City HS is listed in ELK CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk City HS
Elk City HS is a public high school in Elk City, OK, part of Elk City, serving approximately 610 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk City HS
What grades does Elk City HS serve?
Elk City HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elk City HS?
Elk City HS has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk City HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk 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 Elk City HS rank in OK?
Elk City HS ranks #972 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Elk City HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk City HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Elk City HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk City HS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elk City HS a charter school?
No, Elk City HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk City HS a Title I school?
No, Elk City HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk City HS?
52.8% of students at Elk 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beckham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (580) 225-0105
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
Official sources & links
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.
- 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
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