Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Dewar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewar High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering an area of approximately 33.9 square miles in Dewar, OK, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-12 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 4.8 miles, reaching up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewar High School's student population of 163 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dewar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewar High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
51%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewar High School's ranking?
Dewar High School is ranked #1148 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewar High School often compared to?
Dewar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris High School, Henryetta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dewar High School?
The graduation rate of Dewar High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Dewar High School?
163 students attend Dewar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dewar High School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewar High School?
Dewar High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dewar High School offer ?
Dewar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewar High School part of?
Dewar High School is part of Dewar School District.
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