McCurtain High School

Summary:

McCurtain High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of McCurtain, Oklahoma, with a student population of 61 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This diverse school has seen significant improvements in recent years, moving from the bottom quarter of Oklahoma high schools to the top quarter in statewide rankings.

McCurtain High School's key strengths include its low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 6.9 to 10.1 students per teacher, and its strong support for low-income students, ranking 56th out of 380 Oklahoma high schools in this area. The school's racial makeup is diverse, with a majority of White students (52.46%) and a significant Native American population (32.79%). While the school's academic performance in core subjects is still relatively low compared to nearby schools like Red Oak High School, it spends more per student ($12,880) than many of its neighbors, such as Wister High School ($5,604) and Panama High School ($9,670).

Overall, McCurtain High School has made impressive strides in recent years, improving its statewide ranking and earning a 4-star rating from School Digger. While the school still faces challenges in boosting academic performance, its commitment to supporting low-income students and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio are notable strengths that set it apart from many of the surrounding schools in the Wister, Le Flore, and Panama districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Hwy 26 & Cole Street
       McCurtain, OK  74944-4944


(918) 945-7237

District: McCurtain

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,208 Help


Feeder schools for McCurtain High School:

Elementary:    McCurtain Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
American Indian:
32.8%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCurtain High School ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCurtain High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), American Indian (32.8%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCurtain High School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCurtain High School is $18,208.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCurtain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCurtain High School 104th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See McCurtain High School in the ranking list.)

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McCurtain:

SchoolDigger ranks McCurtain 50th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCurtain High School

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Rank History for all students at McCurtain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 11.18 397th 428 7.2%
2010 23.63 373rd 431 13.5%
2011 37.21 317th 424 25.2%
2015 29.29 408th 449 9.1%
2023 69.95 104th 439 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCurtain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.12 56th 380 85.3%
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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 McCurtain High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 5 0 0 0 70 n/a n/a 0 75
1989 5 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 58
1990 6 0 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 56
1991 6 0 0 0 47 n/a n/a 0 53
1992 6 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 13 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 45
1994 12 0 0 0 45 n/a n/a 0 57
1995 22 0 0 2 37 n/a n/a 0 61
1996 22 0 0 2 37 n/a n/a 0 61
1997 23 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 63
1998 37 0 0 1 39 n/a n/a 0 77
1999 38 0 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 80
2000 38 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 43 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 53 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 90
2003 53 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 90
2004 42 0 0 2 39 n/a n/a 0 83
2005 48 0 0 3 41 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 46 0 0 4 43 n/a n/a 0 93
2007 42 0 4 2 40 n/a n/a 0 88
2008 39 0 6 4 37 n/a n/a 0 86
2009 30 0 1 1 42 n/a n/a 0 74
2010 32 0 2 0 35 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 32 0 3 0 36 0 0 0 71
2012 27 0 4 0 30 0 0 0 61
2013 34 0 2 0 28 0 2 0 66
2014 39 0 1 2 37 0 2 0 81
2015 32 0 0 0 31 0 1 0 64
2016 35 0 1 0 34 0 0 0 70
2017 32 0 1 0 39 0 0 0 72
2018 24 0 1 0 36 0 0 0 61
2019 23 1 1 3 41 0 0 0 69
2020 21 0 0 2 39 0 0 0 62
2021 22 0 0 3 29 1 0 0 55
2022 27 1 0 4 26 1 2 0 61
2023 32 1 1 7 20 0 0 0 61

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 McCurtain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 75 7.7 9.7 n/a
1989 58 8.3 6.9 n/a
1990 56 8.0 7.0 n/a
1991 53 8.0 6.6 n/a
1992 46 8.0 5.7 50
1993 45 7.5 6.0 95.6
1994 57 8.5 6.7 42.1
1995 61 7.5 8.1 83.6
1996 61 7.5 8.1 83.6
1997 63 8.9 7.1 54
1998 77 9.7 7.9 44.2
1999 80 9.7 8.2 70
2000 72 10.0 7.2 95.8
2001 68 10.0 6.8 95.6
2002 90 10.2 8.8 80
2003 90 10.2 8.8 80
2004 83 9.8 8.5 84.3
2005 92 5.0 18.4 83.7
2006 93 5.0 18.6 84.9
2007 88 7.3 12.1 78.4
2008 86 8.0 10.8 87.2
2009 74 7.6 9.7 86.5
2010 69 7.3 9.4 82.6
2011 71 6.7 10.5 78.9
2012 61 5.7 10.7 91.8
2013 66 5.7 11.5 95.5
2014 81 6.3 12.8 74.1
2015 64 6.0 10.6 62.5
2016 70 5.0 14.0 81.4
2017 72 5.8 12.2 62.5
2018 61 5.8 10.3 100
2019 69 6.8 10.0 49.3
2020 62 7.8 7.8 50
2021 55 7.8 6.9 69.1
2022 61 6.4 9.4 83.6
2023 61 6.0 10.1 82

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 McCurtain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 75 7.7 9.7 n/a
1989 58 8.3 6.9 n/a
1990 56 8.0 7.0 n/a
1991 53 8.0 6.6 n/a
1992 46 8.0 5.7 50
1993 45 7.5 6.0 95.6
1994 57 8.5 6.7 42.1
1995 61 7.5 8.1 83.6
1996 61 7.5 8.1 83.6
1997 63 8.9 7.1 54
1998 77 9.7 7.9 44.2
1999 80 9.7 8.2 70
2000 72 10.0 7.2 95.8
2001 68 10.0 6.8 95.6
2002 90 10.2 8.8 80
2003 90 10.2 8.8 80
2004 83 9.8 8.5 84.3
2005 92 5.0 18.4 83.7
2006 93 5.0 18.6 84.9
2007 88 7.3 12.1 78.4
2008 86 8.0 10.8 87.2
2009 74 7.6 9.7 86.5
2010 69 7.3 9.4 82.6
2011 71 6.7 10.5 78.9
2012 61 5.7 10.7 91.8
2013 66 5.7 11.5 95.5
2014 81 6.3 12.8 74.1
2015 64 6.0 10.6 62.5
2016 70 5.0 14.0 81.4
2017 72 5.8 12.2 62.5
2018 61 5.8 10.3 100
2019 69 6.8 10.0 49.3
2020 62 7.8 7.8 50
2021 55 7.8 6.9 69.1
2022 61 6.4 9.4 83.6
2023 61 6.0 10.1 82

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 McCurtain High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,880
2020 $14,010
2021 $17,536
2022 $16,435
2023 $18,208

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCurtain High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6961
 11.6%
African American11
American Indian4120
 51.2%
Asian11
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2332
 39.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%82%
 32.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McCurtain High School

Students at McCurtain High School are 52% White, 33% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended McCurtain High School.

McCurtain High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McCurtain Elementary School

McCurtain High School ranks 104th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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