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#210 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 12% in state

Watonga HS

High School · Watonga · Watonga, OK

A high school in Watonga, OK where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box 310, Watonga, OK 73772

  • Math 12% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,213
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Watonga HS score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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 Proficiency34%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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

84.9%

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 Watonga 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K

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

$55,125

Median home value

$138,100

Median rent

$821/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 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.

Watonga

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Watonga HS

Watonga HS is a public high school in Watonga, OK, part of Watonga, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Watonga HS

What grades does Watonga HS serve?

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

How many students attend Watonga HS?

Watonga HS has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Watonga HS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Watonga HS rank in OK?

Watonga HS ranks #210 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Watonga HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Watonga HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Watonga HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Watonga HS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Watonga HS a charter school?

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

Is Watonga HS a Title I school?

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

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

84.9% of students at Watonga 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
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Blaine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 73772)
3,440
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40.3
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 73772; 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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