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Pittsburg High School

Summary:

Pittsburg High School is a small public high school in Pittsburg, Oklahoma, serving 55 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly White (52.73%) and Native American (40%), with a high percentage of students (96.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic need among the population.

Pittsburg High School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which is lower than nearby schools like Stuart High School (11.0) and Hartshorne High School (13.4). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. Pittsburg High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently sitting at 185 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Pittsburg High School appears to be effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students. The school's low-socioeconomic status students performed relatively well, ranking 90 out of 380 Oklahoma high schools in this subgroup for the 2022-2023 school year, with a 4-star rating. This suggests that the school may be providing valuable resources and support to help its students from McAlester and the surrounding Hartshorne area overcome economic challenges and succeed academically.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 West Grand
       Pittsburg, OK  74560-4560

(918) 432-5513

District: Pittsburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,482 Help


Feeder schools for Pittsburg High School:

Elementary:    Pittsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.7%
American Indian:
40.0%
Hispanic:
7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburg High School ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pittsburg 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 (52.7%), American Indian (40%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburg High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburg High School employs 4.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburg High School is $13,482.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburg High School 185th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Pittsburg High School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:


Pittsburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburg 116th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburg High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.33 257th 428 40.0%
2010 73.66 81st 431 81.2%
2011 64.78 138th 424 67.5%
2015 51.80 298th 449 33.6%
2023 54.25 185th 439 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.26 90th 380 76.3%
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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 Pittsburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 38 0 0 2 16 n/a n/a 0 56
1989 31 0 0 2 13 n/a n/a 0 46
1990 28 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 45
1991 24 0 0 1 18 n/a n/a 0 43
1992 24 0 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 44
1993 25 0 0 1 33 n/a n/a 0 59
1994 21 0 0 2 23 n/a n/a 0 46
1995 19 0 0 3 24 n/a n/a 0 46
1996 19 0 0 3 24 n/a n/a 0 46
1997 15 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 54
1998 15 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 49
1999 8 0 0 1 40 n/a n/a 0 49
2000 10 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 51
2001 9 0 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 52
2002 11 1 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 52
2003 11 1 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 52
2004 12 1 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 19 0 0 1 44 n/a n/a 0 64
2006 10 0 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 17 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 18 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 58
2009 206 10 0 3 63 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 19 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 45
2011 134 7 4 0 49 0 0 0 194
2012 24 0 0 2 19 0 0 0 45
2013 16 0 0 0 21 0 2 0 39
2014 14 0 0 0 21 0 2 0 37
2015 11 0 0 3 16 0 0 0 30
2016 20 0 0 3 17 0 0 0 40
2017 22 0 0 3 20 0 0 0 45
2018 24 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 40
2019 36 0 0 2 16 0 0 0 54
2020 29 0 0 2 19 0 0 0 50
2021 27 0 0 1 22 0 0 0 50
2022 26 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 51
2023 29 0 0 4 22 0 0 0 55

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 Pittsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 56 6.3 8.8 n/a
1989 46 6.7 6.8 n/a
1990 45 6.5 6.9 n/a
1991 43 6.5 6.6 n/a
1992 44 6.2 7.0 43.2
1993 59 6.3 9.4 45.8
1994 46 5.6 8.2 58.7
1995 46 5.8 7.9 65.2
1996 46 5.8 7.9 65.2
1997 54 4.8 11.3 55.6
1998 49 4.4 11.1 61.2
1999 49 5.6 8.8 79.6
2000 51 5.1 10.0 68.6
2001 52 5.1 10.2 78.8
2002 52 4.6 11.3 82.7
2003 52 4.6 11.3 82.7
2004 56 4.0 14.0 76.8
2005 64 4.0 16.0 87.5
2006 49 5.9 8.3 83.7
2007 57 5.9 9.7 68.4
2008 58 5.9 9.8 56.9
2009 282 4.9 57.6 9.9
2010 45 4.2 10.7 42.2
2011 194 4.6 42.1 14.9
2012 45 5.7 7.8 64.4
2013 39 3.2 12.1 61.5
2014 37 2.3 16.0 62.2
2015 30 3.0 10.0 66.7
2016 40 3.0 13.3 62.5
2017 45 3.0 15.0 71.1
2018 40 2.5 15.5 32.5
2019 54 3.1 17.2 77.8
2020 50 4.1 12.1 66
2021 50 3.8 12.9 60
2022 51 3.7 13.6 58.8
2023 55 4.1 13.3 96.4

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 Pittsburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 56 6.3 8.8 n/a
1989 46 6.7 6.8 n/a
1990 45 6.5 6.9 n/a
1991 43 6.5 6.6 n/a
1992 44 6.2 7.0 43.2
1993 59 6.3 9.4 45.8
1994 46 5.6 8.2 58.7
1995 46 5.8 7.9 65.2
1996 46 5.8 7.9 65.2
1997 54 4.8 11.3 55.6
1998 49 4.4 11.1 61.2
1999 49 5.6 8.8 79.6
2000 51 5.1 10.0 68.6
2001 52 5.1 10.2 78.8
2002 52 4.6 11.3 82.7
2003 52 4.6 11.3 82.7
2004 56 4.0 14.0 76.8
2005 64 4.0 16.0 87.5
2006 49 5.9 8.3 83.7
2007 57 5.9 9.7 68.4
2008 58 5.9 9.8 56.9
2009 282 4.9 57.6 9.9
2010 45 4.2 10.7 42.2
2011 194 4.6 42.1 14.9
2012 45 5.7 7.8 64.4
2013 39 3.2 12.1 61.5
2014 37 2.3 16.0 62.2
2015 30 3.0 10.0 66.7
2016 40 3.0 13.3 62.5
2017 45 3.0 15.0 71.1
2018 40 2.5 15.5 32.5
2019 54 3.1 17.2 77.8
2020 50 4.1 12.1 66
2021 50 3.8 12.9 60
2022 51 3.7 13.6 58.8
2023 55 4.1 13.3 96.4

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 Pittsburg High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,826
2020 $12,692
2021 $13,400
2022 $19,256
2023 $13,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburg 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 Students5455
 1.9%
African American00
American Indian1622
 37.5%
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3629
 19.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%96.4%
 18.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 55 students attended Pittsburg High School.

Pittsburg High School ranks 185th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Pittsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pittsburg Elementary School

Students at Pittsburg High School are 53% White, 40% American Indian, 7% Hispanic.


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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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