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Pittsburg HS

High School · Pittsburg · Pittsburg, OK

A high school in Pittsburg, OK serving grades 9th – 12th.

Post Office Box 200, Pittsburg, OK 74560

  • Math 7% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$14,593
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Pittsburg HS score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

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 Pittsburg 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated713/100K

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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

$39,688

Median home value

$112,500

Median rent

$811/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kiowa HSEnrollment path unverified9.29–122.3 mi86Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pittsburg

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pittsburg HS

Pittsburg HS is a public high school in Pittsburg, OK, part of Pittsburg, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburg HS

What grades does Pittsburg HS serve?

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

How many students attend Pittsburg HS?

Pittsburg HS has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg HS is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburg HS rank in OK?

Pittsburg HS ranks #1,387 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Pittsburg HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburg HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pittsburg HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburg HS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pittsburg HS a charter school?

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

Is Pittsburg HS a Title I school?

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

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

96.6% of students at Pittsburg 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
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pittsburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 74560)
396
Area median age
55.3
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 74560; 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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