High Schools in Wilburton

Wilburton, Oklahoma is home to a single high school, Wilburton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 152 out of 350 in 2021-2022 to 284 out of 439 in 2022-2023. Academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, is relatively low compared to state averages, with only 31.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 11.1% in Mathematics, 15.6% in Science, and 37% in U.S. History.

Wilburton High School serves a diverse student population, with 58.85% White, 7.96% Hispanic, 24.34% Native American, and 7.96% two or more races. The school also has a high percentage of students (60.62%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Despite these challenges, the school spends $13,270 per student, which is higher than the national average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, slightly lower than the national average of 16:1.

While the performance of Wilburton High School has declined in recent years, the data suggests that the school has the potential to improve. With targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on student support, the school could potentially raise its proficiency rates and improve its statewide ranking. The Wilburton community may benefit from further investigation into the root causes of the school's declining performance and the implementation of strategies to support its diverse student population.