Summary:
The city of Watonga, Oklahoma is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Watonga Elementary School, Watonga High School, and Watonga Middle School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with significant percentages of Hispanic and Native American students alongside the White majority. However, the district faces socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at Watonga Middle School at 84.12%.
Among the standout schools, Watonga High School stands out with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 11.3 and the highest per-student spending of $13,627 in 2018-2019. Watonga Middle School also has a high per-student spending of $9,533, but it has the lowest ranking among the three schools, earning 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in 2020-2021. The district's academic performance shows room for improvement, with only 2% of 11th-grade students at Watonga High School proficient or better in mathematics.
Overall, the schools in Watonga present a mixed picture, with strengths in diversity and funding, but also challenges in socioeconomic factors and academic performance. The district's leadership and community will need to work together to address these issues and ensure that all students in Watonga receive a high-quality education.
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