Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Welch 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 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Welch High School's student population of 91 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welch High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welch High School is 0.63, 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
#852 out of 1680 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
10:1
15:1
American Indian
31%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
4%
8%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welch High School's ranking?
Welch High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 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 Welch High School?
The graduation rate of Welch High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Welch High School?
91 students attend Welch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Welch High School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welch High School?
Welch High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welch High School offer ?
Welch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Welch High School part of?
Welch High School is part of Welch School District.
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