Excellent
#42 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 2% in state
New Lima HS
High School · New Lima · Wewoka, OK
A high school in Wewoka, OK where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
116 Gross Street, Wewoka, OK 74884
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Lima HS score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Lima 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wewoka), 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
$46,215
Median home value
$85,900
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74884; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlegs HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 70 | 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.
New Lima
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Lima HS is listed in NEW LIMA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Lima HS
New Lima HS is a public high school in Wewoka, OK, part of New Lima, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Lima HS
What grades does New Lima HS serve?
New Lima HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Lima HS?
New Lima HS has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lima HS?
The student-teacher ratio at New Lima HS is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Lima HS rank in OK?
New Lima HS ranks #42 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is New Lima HS's MySchoolScout rating?
New Lima HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 New Lima HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Lima HS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Lima HS a charter school?
No, New Lima HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Lima HS a Title I school?
No, New Lima HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Lima HS?
86.0% of students at New Lima 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Seminole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (405) 257-6431
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 74884)
- 5,558
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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.
- 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 74884; 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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