Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Sterling High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sterling High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 92.9 square miles in Sterling, OK. The zone typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sterling High School's student population of 99 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Sterling High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling High School is 0.37, 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
#530 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling High School's ranking?
Sterling High School is ranked #530 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sterling High School often compared to?
Sterling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fletcher High School, Elgin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
99 students attend Sterling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sterling High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sterling High School offer ?
Sterling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling High School part of?
Sterling High School is part of Sterling School District.
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