Newcastle High School is a public school located in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Newcastle is a rapidly growing suburban community. Through bond issues, Newcastle has constructed a performing arts center, high school basketball arena, football stadium, and coming in the next few years a second story and a secure entrance.
Serving 809 students in grades 9-12, Newcastle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newcastle High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Newcastle, OK, covering approximately 54.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcastle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newcastle High School's student population of 809 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
Average Class Size
30 students
School Motto
Home of the Racers
School Rankings
Newcastle 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 Newcastle High School is 0.61, 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
#904 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Racer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle High School's ranking?
Newcastle High School is ranked #904 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Newcastle High School often compared to?
Newcastle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanchard High School, Bridge Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcastle High School?
The graduation rate of Newcastle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Newcastle High School?
809 students attend Newcastle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Newcastle High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle High School?
Newcastle High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newcastle High School offer ?
Newcastle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcastle High School part of?
Newcastle High School is part of Newcastle School District.
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