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Empire High School

Summary:

Empire High School is a public high school located in Duncan, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 144 students. The school is part of the Empire District, which is ranked 106 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Empire High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 49th out of 439 schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 214th out of 307 schools in 2020-2021 (2-star rating). The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower compared to nearby schools like Marlow High School and Walters High School. Additionally, the school's graduation rates have varied, ranging from 79.7% in 2020-2021 to 91.7% in 2021-2022.

One notable finding is the significant differences in the performance of different student subgroups at Empire High School. For example, in 2022-2023, the school ranked 74th out of 353 schools for female students (4-star rating) but only 32nd out of 355 schools for male students (5-star rating). The school's performance for Hispanic and White students also varies, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of specific student subgroups to improve overall performance. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.08% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, may also be a factor contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 276803 E 1760 Road
       Duncan, OK  73533-3533

(580) 255-7515

District: Empire

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,938 Help


Feeder schools for Empire High School:

Elementary:    Empire Elementary School
Middle:    Empire Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
Two or more races:
16.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Empire High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Empire High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Empire High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), two or more races (16%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empire High School is 20. (See more...)
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Compare Empire High School employs 7.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empire High School is $11,938.
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Rank History for Empire High School

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Rank History for all students at Empire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.72 237th 428 44.6%
2010 54.89 208th 431 51.7%
2011 51.39 222nd 424 47.6%
2015 54.11 284th 449 36.7%
2021 31.75 214th 307 30.3%
2022 62.86 110th 350 68.6%
2023 83.04 49th 439 88.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Empire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.97 3rd 380 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Empire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.36 74th 353 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Empire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.39 32nd 355 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at Empire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.38 42nd 350 88.0%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Empire High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 104 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1992 139 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 155 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 162
1994 136 0 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 147
1995 160 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1996 160 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1997 144 3 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 165 2 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 183
1999 148 2 0 4 11 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 172 0 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 182
2001 177 0 0 6 12 n/a n/a 0 195
2002 162 0 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 162 0 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 153 0 0 6 8 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 141 0 0 2 18 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 133 0 0 5 17 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 128 0 1 5 17 n/a n/a 0 151
2008 141 0 0 5 16 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 122 1 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 138
2010 126 0 0 9 10 n/a n/a 0 145
2011 126 1 0 9 9 0 0 0 145
2012 115 1 0 11 9 0 0 0 136
2013 110 1 0 10 9 0 0 0 130
2014 103 1 0 13 3 0 1 0 121
2015 98 0 0 15 5 0 1 0 119
2016 98 0 0 18 6 0 1 0 123
2017 108 0 0 18 4 0 5 0 135
2018 108 0 0 17 6 0 2 0 133
2019 97 0 0 18 10 0 6 0 131
2020 101 0 0 16 11 0 10 0 138
2021 100 0 0 18 11 0 19 0 148
2022 88 0 0 24 8 0 24 0 144
2023 90 0 0 23 11 0 23 1 148
2024 89 0 0 22 9 0 23 1 144

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 Empire High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 108 12.0 9.0 n/a
1992 146 13.6 10.7 8.9
1993 162 12.3 13.2 14.8
1994 147 12.7 11.6 19.7
1995 171 11.3 15.1 26.3
1996 171 11.3 15.1 26.3
1997 162 11.0 14.7 25.9
1998 183 12.2 15.0 23
1999 165 11.3 14.6 44.2
2000 182 14.8 12.3 28
2001 195 13.6 14.3 59.5
2002 174 16.0 10.9 63.8
2003 174 16.0 10.9 63.8
2004 167 6.2 26.9 59.3
2005 161 18.0 8.9 81.4
2006 155 18.0 8.6 66.5
2007 151 16.1 9.4 55
2008 162 10.6 15.3 54.9
2009 138 11.3 12.2 40.6
2010 145 11.0 13.1 74.5
2011 145 8.0 18.1 46.9
2012 136 8.1 16.7 49.3
2013 130 9.7 13.4 51.5
2014 121 8.4 14.4 50.4
2015 119 9.0 13.2 41.2
2016 123 9.0 13.6 57.7
2017 135 7.8 17.1 57.8
2018 133 9.8 13.4 50.4
2019 131 8.7 15.0 51.9
2020 138 9.0 15.2 49.3
2021 148 10.0 14.7 49.3
2022 144 10.0 14.2 29.9
2023 148 8.7 16.8 52.7
2024 144 7.1 20.0 52.1

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 Empire High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 108 12.0 9.0 n/a
1992 146 13.6 10.7 8.9
1993 162 12.3 13.2 14.8
1994 147 12.7 11.6 19.7
1995 171 11.3 15.1 26.3
1996 171 11.3 15.1 26.3
1997 162 11.0 14.7 25.9
1998 183 12.2 15.0 23
1999 165 11.3 14.6 44.2
2000 182 14.8 12.3 28
2001 195 13.6 14.3 59.5
2002 174 16.0 10.9 63.8
2003 174 16.0 10.9 63.8
2004 167 6.2 26.9 59.3
2005 161 18.0 8.9 81.4
2006 155 18.0 8.6 66.5
2007 151 16.1 9.4 55
2008 162 10.6 15.3 54.9
2009 138 11.3 12.2 40.6
2010 145 11.0 13.1 74.5
2011 145 8.0 18.1 46.9
2012 136 8.1 16.7 49.3
2013 130 9.7 13.4 51.5
2014 121 8.4 14.4 50.4
2015 119 9.0 13.2 41.2
2016 123 9.0 13.6 57.7
2017 135 7.8 17.1 57.8
2018 133 9.8 13.4 50.4
2019 131 8.7 15.0 51.9
2020 138 9.0 15.2 49.3
2021 148 10.0 14.7 49.3
2022 144 10.0 14.2 29.9
2023 148 8.7 16.8 52.7
2024 144 7.1 20.0 52.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Empire High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,268
2020 $11,104
2021 $11,106
2022 $12,636
2023 $11,938

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Empire High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students131148
 13%
African American00
American Indian1011
 10%
Asian00
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White9790
 7.2%
Two or More Races623
 283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%52.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Empire High School

Students at Empire High School are 62% White, 16% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 6% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Empire High School.

Empire High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Empire Elementary School
Middle : Empire Middle School


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