Serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12, Putnam City 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 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Putnam City High School serves the northwest part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles and the furthest edge located 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam City High School's student population of 1,995 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,995 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Putnam City 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 Putnam City High School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1018 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
26%
8%
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White
21%
43%
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Two or more races
10%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
74%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam City High School's ranking?
Putnam City High School is ranked #1018 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Putnam City High School often compared to?
Putnam City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam City North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam City High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam City High School is 74%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Putnam City High School?
1,995 students attend Putnam City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Putnam City High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam City High School?
Putnam City High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam City High School offer ?
Putnam City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam City High School part of?
Putnam City High School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam City High School located?
Putnam City High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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