Serving 1,962 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Putnam City High School's student population of 1,962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Putnam City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
28%
8%
White
23%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1097 out of 1,674 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 24% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam City High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam City High School is 78%, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam City High School?
1,962 students attend Putnam City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Putnam City High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 18:1, 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
What school district is Putnam City High School part of?
Putnam City High School is part of Putnam City School District.
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