U. S. Grant High School is a high school in south Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Serving 1,680 students in grades 9-12, U. S. Grant 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 2% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: U.S. Grant High School serves the southwest part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
U. S. Grant High School's student population of 1,680 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
U. S. Grant 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 U. S. Grant 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
#1604 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gray & White
School Mascot
Generals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U. S. Grant High School's ranking?
U. S. Grant High School is ranked #1604 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are U. S. Grant High School often compared to?
U. S. Grant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yukon High School, Piedmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of U. S. Grant High School?
The graduation rate of U. S. Grant High School is 77%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend U. S. Grant High School?
1,680 students attend U. S. Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of U. S. Grant High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of U. S. Grant High School?
U. S. Grant High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does U. S. Grant High School offer ?
U. S. Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is U. S. Grant High School part of?
U. S. Grant High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is U. S. Grant High School located?
U. S. Grant 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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