Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Purcell 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 6-9% (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 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Purcell High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Purcell school district, covering approximately 41.6 square miles. The area typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 3.7 miles and the furthest edge being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purcell High School's student population of 438 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Purcell 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 Purcell High School is 0.66, 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
#1144 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
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)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purcell High School's ranking?
Purcell High School is ranked #1144 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Purcell High School often compared to?
Purcell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Purcell High School?
The graduation rate of Purcell High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Purcell High School?
438 students attend Purcell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Purcell High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purcell High School?
Purcell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell High School offer ?
Purcell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Purcell High School part of?
Purcell High School is part of Purcell School District.
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