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#77 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 4% in state

Preston HS

High School · Preston · Preston, OK

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

Post Office Box 40, Preston, OK 74456

  • Math 27% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$9,973
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Preston HS score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

55%

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 Preston 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average563/100K

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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

$51,000

Median home value

$102,100

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Preston

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$9,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Preston HS

Preston HS is a public high school in Preston, OK, part of Preston, serving approximately 211 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Preston HS

What grades does Preston HS serve?

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

How many students attend Preston HS?

Preston HS has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Preston HS is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Preston HS rank in OK?

Preston HS ranks #77 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Preston HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Preston HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Preston HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston HS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Preston HS a charter school?

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

Is Preston HS a Title I school?

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

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

55.0% of students at Preston 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
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Okmulgee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 74456)
104
Area median age
41.4
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 74456; 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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