Putnam City West High School

8500 Northwest 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,636 students in grades 9-12, Putnam City West 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 7% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam City West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Putnam City West High School's student population of 1,636 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,636 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Putnam City West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam City West High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1392 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Putnam City West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Putnam City West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam City West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Putnam City West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
53%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Putnam City West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
17%
8%
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White
20%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Putnam City West High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Putnam City West High School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
79%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Putnam City West High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Putnam City West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam City West High School's ranking?
Putnam City West High School is ranked #1392 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Putnam City West High School often compared to?
Putnam City West 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam City West High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam City West High School is 79%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam City West High School?
1,636 students attend Putnam City West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Putnam City West High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam City West High School?
Putnam City West High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam City West High School offer ?
Putnam City West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam City West High School part of?
Putnam City West High School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam City West High School located?
Putnam City West 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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