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#1527 of 1,750 schools in OK

U. S. Grant HS

High School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK

An Oklahoma City high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5016 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

  • Math 4% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2025)
  • 78.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate78%
AP Participation9.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$13,336
Chronic Absenteeism72.1%

Students at U. S. Grant HS score 8% 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 Proficiency4%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
7%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
7%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2025
Math
4%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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

96.5%

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 U. S. Grant 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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

$42,936

Median home value

$93,600

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capitol Hill HSEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.5 mi1,552Compare →
Southeast HSEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.0 mi848Compare →
Santa Fe S Pathways Mid CollegCharter · enrollment unverified7.39–122.4 mi316Compare →
Santa Fe South HSCharter · enrollment unverified5.19–123.5 mi1,090Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Oklahoma City

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#52 of 57
District spending per student
$13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

U. S. Grant HS is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About U. S. Grant HS

U. S. Grant HS is a public high school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about U. S. Grant HS

What grades does U. S. Grant HS serve?

U. S. Grant HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend U. S. Grant HS?

U. S. Grant HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at U. S. Grant HS?

The student-teacher ratio at U. S. Grant HS is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does U. S. Grant HS rank in OK?

U. S. Grant HS ranks #1,527 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is U. S. Grant HS's MySchoolScout rating?

U. S. Grant HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 U. S. Grant HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, U. S. Grant HS has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is U. S. Grant HS a charter school?

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

Is U. S. Grant HS a Title I school?

No, U. S. Grant HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for U. S. Grant HS?

96.5% of students at U. S. Grant 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
1,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.1%
4-Year Graduation
78.0%
Area population (ZIP 73119)
30,307
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
30.3
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 73119; 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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