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Sayre HS

High School · Sayre · Sayre, OK

A high school in Sayre, OK where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1709 N WATTS, Sayre, OK 73662

  • Math 12% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$11,504
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Sayre HS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

61.1%

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 Sayre 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated772/100K

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

$54,667

Median home value

$113,300

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

5.3%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.3% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Sayre

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sayre HS

Sayre HS is a public high school in Sayre, OK, part of Sayre, serving approximately 190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sayre HS

What grades does Sayre HS serve?

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

How many students attend Sayre HS?

Sayre HS has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayre HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sayre HS is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sayre HS rank in OK?

Sayre HS ranks #1,166 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Sayre HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sayre HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sayre HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayre HS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sayre HS a charter school?

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

Is Sayre HS a Title I school?

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

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

61.1% of students at Sayre 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
190
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Beckham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 73662)
7,031
Area median age
37.8
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 73662; 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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