Western Heights School District

8401 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179-4010
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Western Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,748 students in Western Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Western Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
2,748 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Western Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OK)
#538 out of 539 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Western Heights  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
2%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Heights  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Heights  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Western Heights  School District and public school graduation rate of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
97 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
31 Students
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,305 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
19%
# Black Students
552 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
20%
8%
# White Students
400 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
15%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
353 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
12%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
135
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
213
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,628 is higher than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart display total revenue of Western Heights  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart display total spending of Western Heights  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,628
$11,363
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Western Heights  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,875
$11,336
This chart display average spending per public school student in Western Heights  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Western Heights School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenvale Es
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Greenvale Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Western Heights High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Grades: 10-12
| 518 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Council Grove Es
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7721 Melrose Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3465
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
John Glenn Es
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 South Land Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 350-3480
Grades: PK-4
| 433 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Winds West Es
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Southwest 37th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Western Heights MiddleSchool
Math: 2% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Bridgestone Es
Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S Council
Oklahoma City, OK 73128
(405) 350-3420
Grades: 5-6
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Grades: 9
| 193 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,748 students.
What is the rank of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District is ranked #533 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Heights School District?
47% of Western Heights School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Western Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,748 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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