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Medford High School

Summary:

Medford High School is a small public high school in Medford, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 79. Despite its small size, the school consistently performs exceptionally well academically, ranking 8th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and placing it in the top 2% of high schools in the state.

Medford High School's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts and U.S. History, with 64.7% and 70.6% of 11th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 8.2 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby Kremlin-Hillsdale High School, Deer Creek-Lamont High School, and Pond Creek-Hunter High School, which have ratios ranging from 12.5 to 14. Additionally, Medford High School spends significantly more per student ($31,286 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $15,824 to $26,443 per student.

While Medford High School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority of white students (78.48% in 2022-2023), this is higher than the nearby schools, which have a more diverse student body. The school's consistent academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and significant per-student spending suggest that it is providing a high-quality education and investing resources in a way that supports student success. However, the school could consider ways to increase diversity and ensure that its resources are being used effectively to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 301 North Main Street
       Medford, OK  73759-3759

(580) 395-2392

District: Medford

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,827 Help


Feeder schools for Medford High School:

Elementary:    Medford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medford High School ranks better than 98.2% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Medford 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 (78.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medford High School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Medford High School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medford High School is $32,827.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Medford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford High School 8th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Medford High School in the ranking list.)

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Medford:

SchoolDigger ranks Medford 3rd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Medford High School

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Rank History for all students at Medford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 84.06 35th 428 91.8%
2010 38.20 311th 431 27.8%
2015 72.20 124th 449 72.4%
2023 96.52 8th 439 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Medford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.09 20th 350 94.3%
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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 Medford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 108 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1989 106 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1990 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1991 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1992 93 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1993 82 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 80 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1995 81 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1996 81 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1997 81 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 92 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1999 105 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 104 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 95 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 106
2002 91 1 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 91 1 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 74 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 81
2005 66 1 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 62 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 69
2007 65 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 72 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2009 71 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 67 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 60 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 70
2012 67 2 0 5 0 0 8 0 82
2013 59 0 0 8 1 0 4 0 72
2014 51 0 0 9 1 0 5 0 66
2015 60 0 1 6 1 0 7 0 75
2016 65 0 1 6 2 0 7 0 81
2017 54 0 0 6 2 0 7 0 69
2018 57 1 0 6 2 0 8 0 74
2019 53 1 0 9 2 0 8 0 73
2020 48 1 0 9 2 0 6 0 66
2021 48 1 0 9 1 0 6 0 65
2022 64 0 0 8 2 0 4 0 78
2023 62 0 0 8 1 0 8 0 79

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 Medford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 17.0 6.3 n/a
1989 107 17.0 6.2 n/a
1990 102 17.1 5.9 n/a
1991 100 16.0 6.2 n/a
1992 95 14.2 6.6 9.5
1993 85 13.3 6.4 18.8
1994 82 11.9 6.9 22
1995 84 11.1 7.6 14.3
1996 84 11.1 7.6 14.3
1997 85 10.6 8.0 18.8
1998 99 10.2 9.7 16.2
1999 110 10.8 10.2 24.5
2000 113 11.7 9.7 27.4
2001 106 10.2 10.4 39.6
2002 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2003 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2004 81 8.5 9.5 44.4
2005 75 13.0 5.8 40
2006 69 13.5 5.1 42
2007 70 12.4 5.6 48.6
2008 76 8.9 8.5 39.5
2009 78 9.9 7.9 43.6
2010 74 9.1 8.1 45.9
2011 70 9.1 7.6 45.7
2012 82 8.8 9.3 63.4
2013 72 9.1 7.9 63.9
2014 66 9.0 7.3 62.1
2015 75 9.0 8.3 54.7
2016 81 9.0 9.0 59.3
2017 69 8.6 8.0 53.6
2018 74 9.2 7.9 54.1
2019 73 10.0 7.3 46.6
2020 66 10.2 6.4 53
2021 65 8.5 7.6 46.2
2022 78 9.6 8.0 44.9
2023 79 9.5 8.2 31.6

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 Medford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 17.0 6.3 n/a
1989 107 17.0 6.2 n/a
1990 102 17.1 5.9 n/a
1991 100 16.0 6.2 n/a
1992 95 14.2 6.6 9.5
1993 85 13.3 6.4 18.8
1994 82 11.9 6.9 22
1995 84 11.1 7.6 14.3
1996 84 11.1 7.6 14.3
1997 85 10.6 8.0 18.8
1998 99 10.2 9.7 16.2
1999 110 10.8 10.2 24.5
2000 113 11.7 9.7 27.4
2001 106 10.2 10.4 39.6
2002 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2003 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2004 81 8.5 9.5 44.4
2005 75 13.0 5.8 40
2006 69 13.5 5.1 42
2007 70 12.4 5.6 48.6
2008 76 8.9 8.5 39.5
2009 78 9.9 7.9 43.6
2010 74 9.1 8.1 45.9
2011 70 9.1 7.6 45.7
2012 82 8.8 9.3 63.4
2013 72 9.1 7.9 63.9
2014 66 9.0 7.3 62.1
2015 75 9.0 8.3 54.7
2016 81 9.0 9.0 59.3
2017 69 8.6 8.0 53.6
2018 74 9.2 7.9 54.1
2019 73 10.0 7.3 46.6
2020 66 10.2 6.4 53
2021 65 8.5 7.6 46.2
2022 78 9.6 8.0 44.9
2023 79 9.5 8.2 31.6

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 Medford High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $31,286
2020 $34,964
2021 $39,149
2022 $33,682
2023 $32,826

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medford 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 Students7379
 8.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic98
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White5362
 17%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%31.6%
 14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Medford High School.

Yes! Medford High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 439 Oklahoma high schools.

Medford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Medford Elementary School

Students at Medford High School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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