Dewar High School

Summary:

Dewar High School is a small public high school in Dewar, Oklahoma, serving 137 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly Native American (56.93%) and White (36.5%), with a high percentage of students (54.74%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Dewar High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing poorly on state assessments compared to other Oklahoma high schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 7.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 0% in Mathematics, 7.7% in Science, and 18% in U.S. History. These proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby high schools, such as Preston High School and Morris High School. Dewar High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oklahoma high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with Dewar High School ranking 182 out of 187 Oklahoma high schools for Native American students, 341 out of 350 for White students, and 365 out of 380 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's declining performance over the years, from a ranking of 330 out of 424 schools in 2010-2011 to 422 out of 439 schools in 2022-2023, suggests that the school is struggling to address the educational needs of its students, who face significant socioeconomic challenges within the Morris school district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

204 East 5th Street
Dewar, OK 74431-4431

(918) 652-9625

District: Dewar

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,596

Feeder schools for Dewar High School:

Elementary:	Dewar Elementary School
Middle:	Dewar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

56.9%

White:

36.5%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dewar High School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dewar High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (56.9%), White (36.5%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewar High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Dewar High School employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewar High School is $11,596.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dewar High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewar High School 422^nd of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Dewar High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Dewar High School

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Rank History for all students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	19.13	377^th	428	11.9%
2010	19.90	389^th	431	9.7%
2011	33.64	330^th	424	22.2%
2015	34.00	388^th	449	13.6%
2022	16.05	316^th	350	9.7%
2023	8.84	422^nd	439	3.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.03	365^th	380	3.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.25	328^th	353	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.16	330^th	355	7.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.98	182^nd	187	2.7%

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Rank History for White students at Dewar High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.39	341^st	350	2.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dewar High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	58	3	0	1	12	n/a	n/a	74
1992	50	4	0	0	23	n/a	n/a	77
1993	48	5	0	0	20	n/a	n/a	73
1994	50	3	0	0	24	n/a	n/a	77
1995	56	5	0	0	21	n/a	n/a	82
1996	56	5	0	0	21	n/a	n/a	82
1997	54	5	0	1	34	n/a	n/a	94
1998	48	8	0	3	46	n/a	n/a	105
1999	63	4	2	1	41	n/a	n/a	111
2000	73	4	2	2	70	n/a	n/a	151
2001	76	5	1	2	67	n/a	n/a	151
2002	67	1	0	2	80	n/a	n/a	150
2003	67	1	0	2	80	n/a	n/a	150
2004	69	2	0	2	74	n/a	n/a	147
2005	58	4	0	2	67	n/a	n/a	131
2006	51	6	1	1	66	n/a	n/a	125
2007	53	5	1	2	87	n/a	n/a	148
2008	66	9	0	4	57	n/a	n/a	136
2009	70	3	0	5	68	n/a	n/a	146
2010	59	4	0	5	85	n/a	n/a	153
2011	42	1	0	0	87	0	0	130
2012	35	2	0	0	78	0	2	117
2013	40	3	0	1	80	0	4	128
2014	34	3	0	1	72	0	3	113
2015	41	2	0	1	71	0	2	117
2016	39	2	0	1	82	0	1	125
2017	38	1	1	1	70	0	2	113
2018	35	2	0	1	62	0	2	102
2019	31	1	0	0	62	0	1	95
2020	40	1	0	0	57	0	2	100
2021	39	1	0	2	58	0	1	101
2022	51	3	0	3	62	0	2	121
2023	50	4	0	3	78	0	2	137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	74	9.3	7.9	n/a
1992	77	8.4	9.1	29.9
1993	73	9.2	7.9	35.6
1994	77	8.9	8.7	28.6
1995	82	8.7	9.4	43.9
1996	82	8.7	9.4	43.9
1997	94	10.7	8.8	38.3
1998	105	10.0	10.5	34.3
1999	111	8.7	12.8	93.7
2000	151	10.8	14.0	98
2001	151	10.6	14.2	55.6
2002	150	11.7	12.8	56
2003	150	11.7	12.8	56
2004	147	9.0	16.3	55.1
2005	131	9.0	14.6	54.2
2006	125	12.5	10.0	52
2007	148	14.0	10.6	54.7
2008	136	11.8	11.5	55.9
2009	146	13.4	10.9	55.5
2010	153	12.1	12.6	57.5
2011	130	13.1	9.9	67.7
2012	117	11.9	9.8	55.6
2013	128	10.4	12.3	55.5
2014	113	10.3	10.9	55.8
2015	117	9.0	13.0	48.7
2016	125	10.0	12.5	48.8
2017	113	8.6	13.0	48.7
2018	102	8.4	12.1	97.1
2019	95	8.3	11.3	64.2
2020	100	9.3	10.6	59
2021	101	9.3	10.7	72.3
2022	121	8.3	14.5	55.4
2023	137	8.9	15.3	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	74	9.3	7.9	n/a
1992	77	8.4	9.1	29.9
1993	73	9.2	7.9	35.6
1994	77	8.9	8.7	28.6
1995	82	8.7	9.4	43.9
1996	82	8.7	9.4	43.9
1997	94	10.7	8.8	38.3
1998	105	10.0	10.5	34.3
1999	111	8.7	12.8	93.7
2000	151	10.8	14.0	98
2001	151	10.6	14.2	55.6
2002	150	11.7	12.8	56
2003	150	11.7	12.8	56
2004	147	9.0	16.3	55.1
2005	131	9.0	14.6	54.2
2006	125	12.5	10.0	52
2007	148	14.0	10.6	54.7
2008	136	11.8	11.5	55.9
2009	146	13.4	10.9	55.5
2010	153	12.1	12.6	57.5
2011	130	13.1	9.9	67.7
2012	117	11.9	9.8	55.6
2013	128	10.4	12.3	55.5
2014	113	10.3	10.9	55.8
2015	117	9.0	13.0	48.7
2016	125	10.0	12.5	48.8
2017	113	8.6	13.0	48.7
2018	102	8.4	12.1	97.1
2019	95	8.3	11.3	64.2
2020	100	9.3	10.6	59
2021	101	9.3	10.7	72.3
2022	121	8.3	14.5	55.4
2023	137	8.9	15.3	54.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewar High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,447
2020	$11,296
2021	$11,416
2022	$10,498
2023	$11,596

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewar High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	137	44.2%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	62	78	25.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	50	61.3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	54.7%	9.5%

Schools Near Dewar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CCRA English Language Arts (2023)	CCRA Mathematics (2023)	CCRA Science (2023)	CCRA U.S. History (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	CCRA Science 11th Grade	CCRA U.S. History 11th Grade	Total
Dewar High School	Public	9-12	204 East 5th Street	Dewar	74431	Okmulgee County	Dewar	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 652-9625	137	9	15.3	54.7%	50 (36.5%)	4 (2.9%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	8.8	422^nd of 439 public high schools	3.9%		16.1	316^th of 350 public high schools	9.7%	106	7.9	0.0	7.7	18.0	$11,596
Henryetta High School	Public	9-12	1801 Troy Aikman Dr	Henryetta	74437	Okmulgee County	Henryetta	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 652-6571	301	23	13.1	64.5%	160 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.3%)	4 (1.3%)	74 (24.6%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (13.3%)	21.7	361^st of 439 public high schools	17.8%		24.2	285^th of 350 public high schools	18.6%	76	22.8	7.0	12.3	24.6	$12,870
Schulter High School	Public	9-12	23507 Flax Ave	Schulter	74460	Okmulgee County	Schulter	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 652-8200	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	14.6	398^th of 439 public high schools	9.3%					(n/a)	17.7	0.0	0.0	33.3	$9,691
Wilson High School	Public	9-12	8867 Chestnut Road	Henryetta	74437	Okmulgee County	Wilson	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 652-3384	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	13.7	404^th of 439 public high schools	8.0%		19.6	300^th of 350 public high schools	14.3%	104	25.0	0.0	4.2	20.8	$17,987
Morris High School	Public	9-12	307 South 6th Street	Morris	74445	Okmulgee County	Morris	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 733-9072	290	18	16.3	80.7%	144 (49.7%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.8%)	4 (1.4%)	69 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (19.7%)	73.7	86^th of 439 public high schools	80.4%		64.6	103^rd of 350 public high schools	70.6%	17	53.1	26.6	25.4	40.6	$12,882
Okmulgee High School	Public	9-12	415 W 3rd St	Okmulgee	74447	Okmulgee County	Okmulgee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 758-2075	331	22	14.9	87.9%	78 (23.6%)	65 (19.6%)	12 (3.6%)	3 (0.9%)	103 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (21.1%)	15.4	392^nd of 439 public high schools	10.7%					(n/a)	18.1	5.6	8.3	22.2	$16,604
Weleetka High School	Public	10-12	302 E 6th St	Weleetka	74880	Okfuskee County	Weleetka	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 786-2203	102	9	10.7	97.1%	40 (39.2%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.7%)	9.4	417^th of 439 public high schools	5.0%		27.9	272^nd of 350 public high schools	22.3%	145	15.4	0.0	0.0	24.0	$16,889
Graham-Dustin High School	Public	9-12	203 Wisdom Ave	Dustin	74839	Hughes County	Graham-Dustin	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 656-3232	47	3	15.6	89.4%	16 (34.0%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (25.5%)	23.6	350^th of 439 public high schools	20.3%					(n/a)	20.0	10.0	10.0	30.0	$17,469
Midway High School	Public	9-12	316 South Pine	Council Hill	74428	Muskogee County	Midway	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 474-3434	66	4	15.5	59.1%	36 (54.5%)	8 (12.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	44.6	241^st of 439 public high schools	45.1%					(n/a)	30.0	30.0	10.0	30.4	$14,706
Hanna High School	Public	9-12	301 E Second St	Hanna	74845	McIntosh County	Hanna	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 802-2311	22	1	39.2	50.0%	7 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$26,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewar High School

What district is Dewar High School in?

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How many students attend Dewar High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Dewar High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dewar High School?

Students at Dewar High School are 57% American Indian, 36% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dewar High School?

Dewar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dewar Elementary School
Middle : Dewar Middle School

Is Dewar High School a good school?

Dewar High School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Oklahoma high schools.

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