Very Good
#380 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 22% in state
Purcell HS
High School · Purcell · Purcell, OK
A high school in Purcell, OK where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2020 North Green Avenue, Purcell, OK 73080
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Purcell HS score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Purcell HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,335/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Purcell), 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
$71,535
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 315 | 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.
Purcell
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purcell HS is listed in PURCELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purcell HS
Purcell HS is a public high school in Purcell, OK, part of Purcell, serving approximately 423 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purcell HS
What grades does Purcell HS serve?
Purcell HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Purcell HS?
Purcell HS has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Purcell 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 Purcell HS rank in OK?
Purcell HS ranks #380 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Purcell HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Purcell HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Purcell HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purcell HS has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Purcell HS a charter school?
No, Purcell HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Purcell HS a Title I school?
No, Purcell HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purcell HS?
56.7% of students at Purcell 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McClain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (405) 442-0099
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 73080)
- 10,289
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 73080; 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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