Ponca City High School is a public high school that serves approximately 1,500 students in grades 9–12, located in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The current main principal is Thad Dilbeck. The school's boundary includes Ponca City and White Eagle. The school operates on a semester schedule.
Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Ponca City High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ponca City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ponca City school district, covering approximately 172.9 square miles. The area is centrally located, allowing for a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponca City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ponca City High School's student population of 1,498 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ponca City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponca City High School is 0.68, 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
#681 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponca City High School's ranking?
Ponca City High School is ranked #681 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ponca City High School often compared to?
Ponca City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell High School, Newkirk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponca City High School?
The graduation rate of Ponca City High School is 79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Ponca City High School?
1,498 students attend Ponca City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ponca City High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ponca City High School?
Ponca City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ponca City High School offer ?
Ponca City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponca City High School part of?
Ponca City High School is part of Ponca City School District.
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