Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Waurika 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 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 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: WAURIKA HS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district of Waurika, OK, covering approximately 261.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waurika High School's student population of 144 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Rankings
Waurika 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 Waurika High School is 0.55, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Waurika High School's ranking?
Waurika 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 Waurika High School?
The graduation rate of Waurika High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Waurika High School?
144 students attend Waurika High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waurika High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waurika High School?
Waurika High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waurika High School offer ?
Waurika High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waurika High School part of?
Waurika High School is part of Waurika School District.
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