High Schools in Calera

There is only one high school located in Calera, Oklahoma - Calera High School. This school serves students in grades 9-12 and faces some significant challenges, including declining academic performance, a diverse student population with socioeconomic challenges, and questions around the effective use of its relatively high per-student funding.

Calera High School's statewide ranking has dropped significantly in recent years, from a high of 47th out of 251 Oklahoma high schools in 2015-2016 to 280th out of 350 in 2021-2022. This concerning trend suggests the school is struggling to maintain academic achievement, with only 35.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 6.3% in Mathematics. The school's diverse student body, with a significant proportion of Native American students (28.7%) and over 55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to these academic challenges.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,401, it's unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and improve outcomes. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1, the Calera community and school district may need to examine their strategies and implement targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and help Calera High School regain its academic footing.