Best Public Schools in Heavener, OK

The city of Heavener, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Heavener Elementary School and Heavener High School, serving grades PK-8 and 9-12 respectively. Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among their diverse student populations.

Heavener Elementary School has a relatively large enrollment of 577 students, with a high percentage of Hispanic (42.11%) and Native American (22.18%) students. The school ranks in the bottom 30% of Oklahoma elementary schools and has a concerning 78.86% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Heavener High School has a smaller enrollment of 310 students but a similar racial makeup and a 71.61% free/reduced lunch rate, also ranking in the bottom 30% of Oklahoma high schools.

The data suggests that the Heavener school district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The consistently low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and diverse student populations indicate that the district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of the Heavener community.