Sweetwater

The Sweetwater school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Sweetwater Elementary School and Sweetwater High School. While Sweetwater Elementary School has historically performed well, its ranking has declined in recent years, now placing it in the middle 50% of Oklahoma elementary schools. In contrast, Sweetwater High School has a small enrollment of only 37 students and a predominantly white student population, with mixed academic performance across subject areas.

Sweetwater Elementary School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 6.9, suggesting strong individual attention for students. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.12%), indicating a relatively low-income student population. Sweetwater High School, on the other hand, has a high percentage of white students (89.19%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.57%), suggesting a more affluent student population.

The data also reveals significant disparities in spending per student, with Sweetwater High School spending $37,780 per student compared to $23,085 per student at the elementary school. This difference in spending may be due to factors such as smaller class sizes, specialized programs, or higher teacher salaries at the high school level. Additionally, the low enrollment at Sweetwater High School may present challenges in terms of course offerings, extracurricular activities, and overall educational experiences for the students.