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Mclain High School For Science And Technical vs. Union High School

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School Overview

School
Mclain High School For Science And Technical
4929 North Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74126
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Union High School
6636 South Mingo Road
Tulsa, OK 74133
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mclain High School For Science And Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 726 students in grades 9-12, Mclain High School For Science And Technical 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Serving 3,516 students in grades 10-12, Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
726 students
3,516 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mclain High School For Science And Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclain High School For Science And Technical.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
157 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mclain High School For Science And Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mclain High School For Science And Technical with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tulsa School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1636 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
#568 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mclain High School For Science And Technical, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(22-23 School Year Data)
19%
(Top 50% in OK)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclain High School For Science And Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
34%
(Top 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclain High School For Science And Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
30%
(Top 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclain High School For Science And Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 50% in OK)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mclain High School For Science And Technical with the average graduation rate observed in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mclain High School For Science And Technical by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
200
-
Grade 10 Students
184
1251
Grade 11 Students
200
1189
Grade 12 Students
142
1076

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tulsa School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mclain High School For Science And Technical, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mclain High School For Science And Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tulsa School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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