Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Verden 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 32% 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: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verden HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Verden, OK, covering approximately 100.4 square miles. Families typically reside within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verden High School's student population of 138 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verden 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 Verden High School is 0.51, 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
#873 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Hispanic
13%
21%
White
68%
43%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verden High School's ranking?
Verden High School is ranked #873 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verden High School?
The graduation rate of Verden High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Verden High School?
138 students attend Verden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Verden High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verden High School?
Verden High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Verden High School offer ?
Verden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verden High School part of?
Verden High School is part of Verden School District.
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