Western Heights 9th Grade Center

8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 193 students in grades 9, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : <50%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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Western Heights 9th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Western Heights 9th Grade Center's student population of 193 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Western Heights 9th Grade Center is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
(15-16)
50-54%
67%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
52%
19%
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Black
16%
8%
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White
16%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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(17-18)
<50%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Western Heights 9th Grade Center?
The graduation rate of Western Heights 9th Grade Center is 50%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 80%.
How many students attend Western Heights 9th Grade Center?
193 students attend Western Heights 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Western Heights 9th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Heights 9th Grade Center?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Heights 9th Grade Center offer ?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Western Heights 9th Grade Center part of?
Western Heights 9th Grade Center is part of Western Heights School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : <50%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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