Putnam Heights Academy High School

Summary:

Putnam Heights Academy High School is a small public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving just 46 students in grades 9-12. Despite its diverse student body, the school has extremely low academic performance, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient in English and math, placing it in the bottom 0.5% of high schools in the state.

Putnam Heights Academy High School stands out for its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 97.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school also has a remarkably low student-teacher ratio of just 2.8 students per teacher, much lower than the 9.8 to 22.2 range at nearby high schools like Classen High School of Advanced Studies. However, this small size and low ratio have not translated into improved academic performance.

Compared to its peers, Putnam Heights Academy High School is severely underperforming. For example, Classen High School of Advanced Studies, located just 1.45 miles away, ranked 6th out of 439 high schools in Oklahoma and had much higher proficiency rates. Putnam Heights Academy High School's consistently poor performance over the years suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, potentially related to its high poverty rate and small size.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1601 Northwest 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-3118

(405) 587-2700

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
437^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $57,763

Student/teacher ratio: 2.8

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.1%

African American:

30.4%

White:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Putnam Heights Academy High School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Putnam Heights Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Putnam Heights Academy High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Oklahoma City School District. Student population at Putnam Heights Academy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.1%), African American (30.4%), White (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Academy High School is 2.8, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District! (See more...)

Compare Putnam Heights Academy High School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Putnam Heights Academy High School is $57,763, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Putnam Heights Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam Heights Academy High School 437^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Putnam Heights Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for Putnam Heights Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Putnam Heights Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.17	437^th	439	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Putnam Heights Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.77	379^th	380	0.3%

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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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Putnam Heights Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	17	72	38	10	0	10	147
2021	7	59	35	2	0	5	108
2022	8	46	22	1	1	4	82
2023	7	14	18	1	0	6	46

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 Putnam Heights Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	147	19.1	7.6	94.6
2021	108	17.6	6.1	96.3
2022	82	18.8	4.3	97.6
2023	46	16.4	2.8	97.8

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 Putnam Heights Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	147	19.1	7.6	94.6
2021	108	17.6	6.1	96.3
2022	82	18.8	4.3	97.6
2023	46	16.4	2.8	97.8

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 Putnam Heights Academy High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$18,856
2021	$24,848
2022	$34,730
2023	$57,763

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Schools Near Putnam Heights Academy 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
Putnam Heights Academy High School	Public	9-12	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	46	16	2.8	97.8%	7 (15.2%)	14 (30.4%)	18 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.0%)	4.2	437^th of 439 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0			$57,763
Harding Fine Arts Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3333 N Shartel Ave	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Harding Fine Arts (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 702-4322	380	26	14.6	52.6%	139 (36.6%)	80 (21.1%)	89 (23.4%)	8 (2.1%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (14.2%)	67.7	119^th of 439 public high schools	72.9%		88.2	25^th of 350 public high schools	92.9%	94	51.7	12.6	18.4	69.0	$9,479
Epic Charter School High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1900 NW Expy Floor R3	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	EPIC Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 749-4550	13,255	431	30.7	65.1%	7,048 (53.2%)	764 (5.8%)	1,871 (14.1%)	69 (0.5%)	816 (6.2%)	9 (0.1%)	2,644 (19.9%)	26	339^th of 439 public high schools	22.8%					(n/a)	25.0	7.0	15.9	25.8	$6,891
Astec Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	452	20	22.2	89.8%	21 (4.6%)	4 (0.9%)	409 (90.5%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	54.6	182^nd of 439 public high schools	58.5%		15.1	320^th of 350 public high schools	8.6%	138	32.5	6.0	25.6	57.3	$10,806
Dove Science Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	919 NW 23rd	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	361	25	14.6	82.8%	26 (7.2%)	25 (6.9%)	289 (80.1%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	86.9	34^th of 439 public high schools	92.3%		88.5	24^th of 350 public high schools	93.1%	10	41.3	38.1	38.1	58.7	$9,803
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies	Public	9-12	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	743	47	15.9	49.7%	220 (29.6%)	182 (24.5%)	156 (21.0%)	100 (13.5%)	15 (2.0%)	5 (0.7%)	65 (8.7%)	96.8	6^th of 439 public high schools	98.6%		94.3	10^th of 350 public high schools	97.1%	4	68.5	38.5	40.1	65.2	$12,392
Northwest Classen High School	Public	9-12	2801 Northwest 27th Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6300	1,702	108	15.6	96.2%	141 (8.3%)	129 (7.6%)	1,302 (76.5%)	28 (1.6%)	38 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (3.7%)	7.4	426^th of 439 public high schools	3.0%		4.2	347^th of 350 public high schools	0.9%	79	13.1	2.9	2.4	9.3	$11,782
Emerson Alternative Education (Hs)	Public	9-12	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7900	530	54	9.8	87.0%	87 (16.4%)	156 (29.4%)	220 (41.5%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	4 (0.8%)	41 (7.7%)	4.1	438^th of 439 public high schools	0.2%		1.4	350^th of 350 public high schools	0.0%	88	1.4	0.7	0.0	5.6	$25,050
Putnam City High School	Public	9-12	5300 Northwest 50th Street	Oklahoma City	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4350	2,014	113	17.8	64.1%	449 (22.3%)	546 (27.1%)	681 (33.8%)	103 (5.1%)	44 (2.2%)	7 (0.3%)	184 (9.1%)	31.9	314^th of 439 public high schools	28.5%		42.6	206^th of 350 public high schools	41.1%	108	29.2	12.0	11.5	31.2	$9,945
Millwood High School	Public	9-12	6718 North Martin Luther King	Oklahoma City	73111	Oklahoma County	Millwood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 478-0504	309	14	21.3	34.6%	3 (1.0%)	267 (86.4%)	20 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	7.3	428^th of 439 public high schools	2.5%					(n/a)	9.5	1.6	3.2	15.9	$15,138

Frequently Asked Questions about Putnam Heights Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Putnam Heights Academy High School?

Students at Putnam Heights Academy High School are 39% Hispanic, 30% African American, 15% White, 13% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Putnam Heights Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Putnam Heights Academy High School.

Is Putnam Heights Academy High School a good school?

Putnam Heights Academy High School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Oklahoma high schools.

What district is Putnam Heights Academy High School in?

Oklahoma City

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