Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Wister 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wister High School's student population of 166 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wister High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wister High School is 0.54, 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
#1163 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
35%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
58%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wister High School's ranking?
Wister High School is ranked #1163 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wister High School often compared to?
Wister High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore High School, Poteau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wister High School?
The graduation rate of Wister High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wister High School?
166 students attend Wister High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wister High School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wister High School?
Wister High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wister High School offer ?
Wister High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wister High School part of?
Wister High School is part of Wister School District.
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