Harrah

The Harrah school district in Oklahoma consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Harrah High School stands out as a top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Oklahoma and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Harrah Middle School and some of the elementary schools, such as Clara Reynolds Elementary School, have struggled to meet state performance standards, with proficiency rates below the state average.

One bright spot in the district is Russell Babb Elementary School, which has shown strong academic performance, with 4th and 5th-grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including a concerning decline in 11th-grade proficiency rates at Harrah High School and inconsistent performance across the different schools. Addressing these issues and ensuring equitable resource allocation and staffing decisions will be crucial for the Harrah school district to improve educational outcomes for all its students.