High Schools in Jay

The data set provided information on a single high school located in Jay, Oklahoma - Jay High School. This public high school serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 442 students. The school is part of the Jay School District, which is ranked 246 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jay High School faces significant academic challenges, with relatively low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (15.6%), Mathematics (3.9%), Science (20.8%), and U.S. History (26%). These proficiency rates are well below state and national averages, indicating that academic achievement at the school may be an area of concern. The school's ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 240 out of 307 schools in 2020-2021 to 348 out of 439 schools in 2022-2023, further suggesting that the school is struggling to maintain or improve its performance.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges, as Jay High School has a high percentage of students (73.76%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $10,673, the school's low academic performance and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that the resources may not be effectively addressing the school's needs. Overall, Jay High School appears to be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its diverse student body.