For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 982 students in Mcalester, OK.
The top-ranked public high school in Mcalester, OK is Mcalester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcalester, OK public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Mcalester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Mcalester, OK public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcalester High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Mcalester, OK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Mcalester, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Gr: 1-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: 1-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Gr: K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Gr: K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcalester, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcalester, OK include Mcalester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcalester?
1 public high schools are located in Mcalester.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester?
Mcalester public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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