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#534 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 31% in state
Wellston HS
High School · Wellston · Wellston, OK
A high school in Wellston, OK where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 60, Wellston, OK 74881
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellston HS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellston 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellston), 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
$57,827
Median home value
$127,100
Median rent
$716/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74881; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Wellston
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellston HS is listed in WELLSTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellston HS
Wellston HS is a public high school in Wellston, OK, part of Wellston, serving approximately 131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellston HS
What grades does Wellston HS serve?
Wellston HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellston HS?
Wellston HS has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellston HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellston 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 Wellston HS rank in OK?
Wellston HS ranks #534 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Wellston HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellston HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Wellston HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellston HS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wellston HS a charter school?
No, Wellston HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellston HS a Title I school?
No, Wellston HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellston HS?
61.8% of students at Wellston 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (405) 356-2533
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 74881)
- 5,273
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 74881; 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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