Wellston High School serves 131 students in grades 9-12.
Wellston High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellston High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wellston High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wellston High School is 0.35, 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
#302 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
26%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

American Indian
20%
12%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
1%
19%

Black
n/a
8%

White
78%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
12%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
79%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellston High School's ranking?
Wellston High School is ranked #302 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellston High School?
The graduation rate of Wellston High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 79%.
How many students attend Wellston High School?
131 students attend Wellston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wellston High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellston High School?
Wellston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wellston High School offer ?
Wellston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wellston High School part of?
Wellston High School is part of Wellston School District.
School Reviews
2 10/27/2014
As a senior, I wouldn't suggest this school. The faculty is terrible, and lazy. The student, as well as their families suffer because of faculty negligence.
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