Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Velma-alma 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velma-alma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Velma-alma High School's student population of 133 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Velma-alma 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 Velma-alma High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
63%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Velma-alma High School's ranking?
Velma-alma High School is ranked #1046 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Velma-alma High School often compared to?
Velma-alma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Empire High School, Marlow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Velma-alma High School?
The graduation rate of Velma-alma High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Velma-alma High School?
133 students attend Velma-alma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Velma-alma High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velma-alma High School?
Velma-alma High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Velma-alma High School offer ?
Velma-alma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Velma-alma High School part of?
Velma-alma High School is part of Velma-Alma School District.
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