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#510 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 29% in state

Empire HS

High School · Empire · Duncan, OK

A high school in Duncan, OK where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

276803 E 1760 Road, Duncan, OK 73533

  • Math 10% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% 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+3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$10,931
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Students at Empire HS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

52.1%

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 Empire 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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

$59,341

Median home value

$137,300

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
6.9% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·0 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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.

Empire

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Empire HS

Empire HS is a public high school in Duncan, OK, part of Empire, serving approximately 144 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Empire HS

What grades does Empire HS serve?

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

How many students attend Empire HS?

Empire HS has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Empire HS is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Empire HS rank in OK?

Empire HS ranks #510 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Empire HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Empire HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Empire HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Empire HS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Empire HS a charter school?

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

Is Empire HS a Title I school?

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

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

52.1% of students at Empire 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
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stephens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 73533)
27,935
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
39.8
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 73533; 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

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