Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, Sweetwater High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater High School's attendance zone covers the entire Sweetwater school district, encompassing approximately 192.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sweetwater High School's student population of 30 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater High School is 0.50, 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
#42 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
33%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Sweetwater High School's ranking?
Sweetwater High School is ranked #42 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater High School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
30 students attend Sweetwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sweetwater High School students are White, 33% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater High School offer ?
Sweetwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater High School part of?
Sweetwater High School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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