Central High School District

274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055-9599
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in Central High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Central High School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
414 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Central High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#316 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
25%

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21%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
31%
(20-21)
70-79%
78%
(2022-23)
11.9%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.74

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
4%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
2%

Showing 2003–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
11%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
74%
43%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
14%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,988 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,102 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$5 MM
$8,860 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,647
$13,052

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,988
$12,704

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Central High School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Central High High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Central High Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-6858
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central High School District?
Central High School District manages 3 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Central High School District?
Central High School District is ranked #324 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Central High School District?
74% of Central High School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central High School District?
Central High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Central High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,988 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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