Western Heights High School, Oklahoma City is the high school of Western Heights Public Schools, which is a small independent school district located in southwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. It is located at 8201 SW 44th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73179.
Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, Western Heights 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Heights High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Oklahoma City, OK, encompassing approximately 25.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being about 3.7 miles and the furthest edge located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Heights High School's student population of 771 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
771 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western Heights 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 Western Heights High School is 0.67, 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
#1479 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 Western Heights High School's ranking?
Western Heights High School is ranked #1479 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Western Heights High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Western Heights High School?
771 students attend Western Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Western Heights High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Heights High School?
Western Heights High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Heights High School offer ?
Western Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Heights High School part of?
Western Heights High School is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Heights High School located?
Western Heights High School is located in the Winds West neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 3 other public schools located in Winds West.
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