High Schools in McCurtain

The McCurtain area is home to a single high school, McCurtain High School, which serves a small student population of 61 students. The school has made significant improvements in its academic performance and statewide ranking over the past decade, reflecting a positive trajectory for the institution.

McCurtain High School's student body is diverse, with a majority White population (52.46%) and a substantial Native American representation (32.79%). The school's academic performance, while still below state averages, has shown progress, with 38.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 23.1% in Mathematics, 23.1% in Science, and 53.9% in U.S. History. The school's ranking has improved from 408 out of 449 in 2014-2015 to 104 out of 439 in the 2022-2023 school year, and it now holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's small size and the economic challenges faced by its student population, with 81.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, McCurtain High School has managed to maintain a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1 and spends $12,880 per student. These factors, combined with the school's improved academic performance, suggest that McCurtain is making strides in providing quality education to its students, even in the face of demographic and economic hurdles.