Will Rogers Middle and High School, located at 3909 E. 5th Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was built by Tulsa Public Schools in 1939 using WPA workers and designed by Joseph R. Koberling, Jr. and Leon B. Senter. It was named for the humorist Will Rogers, who died in 1935, along with Wiley Post in a plane crash.
Serving 992 students in grades 9-12, Will Rogers College 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% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WILL ROGERS COLLEGE HS serves a large attendance zone in Tulsa, OK, covering approximately 177.6 square miles and extending up to 10.8 miles from the school. This zone encompasses the entire school district, with typical drive times of 15 to 20 minutes for students living within it.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will Rogers College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Will Rogers College High School's student population of 992 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
992 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Will Rogers College 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 Will Rogers College High School is 0.51, 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
#1540 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%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Rogers College High School's ranking?
Will Rogers College High School is ranked #1540 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Will Rogers College High School?
The graduation rate of Will Rogers College High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Will Rogers College High School?
992 students attend Will Rogers College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Will Rogers College High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Will Rogers College High School?
Will Rogers College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Will Rogers College High School offer ?
Will Rogers College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Will Rogers College High School part of?
Will Rogers College High School is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Will Rogers College High School located?
Will Rogers College High School is located in the Turner Park neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in Turner Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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