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Purcell High School

Summary:

Purcell High School is a public high school serving 399 students in grades 9-12 in Purcell, Oklahoma. The school is part of the Purcell School District, which is ranked 257 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purcell High School has seen a decline in its academic performance over the years, dropping from a high ranking of 29th out of 197 Oklahoma high schools in 2016-2017 to 302nd out of 439 in 2022-2023. Its test scores are also below the state averages, with only 28.9% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 9.3% in Mathematics, and 6.2% in Science. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively better, while White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform much lower.

Purcell High School's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.18% to 49.4% over the past three school years, suggests a significant population of students from low-income families. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Norman North High School and Norman High School, Purcell High School generally performs worse academically.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2020 North Green Avenue
       Purcell, OK  73080-3080

(405) 442-0099

District: Purcell

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,631 Help


Feeder schools for Purcell High School:

Elementary:    Purcell Elementary School
    Purcell Intermediate School
Middle:    Purcell Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
Hispanic:
31.0%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Purcell 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 34.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Purcell 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 Purcell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), Hispanic (31%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purcell High School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Purcell High School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purcell High School is $10,631.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Purcell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Purcell:

SchoolDigger ranks Purcell 91st of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purcell High School

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Rank History for all students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.47 146th 428 65.9%
2010 72.43 92nd 431 78.7%
2011 82.16 39th 424 90.8%
2015 70.83 138th 449 69.3%
2016 66.68 72nd 251 71.3%
2017 77.63 29th 197 85.3%
2021 64.87 87th 307 71.7%
2022 41.55 211th 350 39.7%
2023 34.25 302nd 439 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.78 86th 184 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.13 100th 187 46.5%
2022 26.64 156th 201 22.4%
2023 33.42 268th 380 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.21 222nd 353 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.97 264th 355 25.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.92 27th 65 58.5%
2023 40.16 76th 129 41.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.85 120th 187 35.8%
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Rank History for White students at Purcell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.09 94th 196 52.0%
2022 28.20 163rd 210 22.4%
2023 31.82 255th 350 27.1%
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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 Purcell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 17 0 12 7 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 236 16 2 7 95 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 236 15 0 4 82 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 210 20 1 6 86 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 224 12 0 14 69 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 230 10 0 20 71 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 234 11 0 14 76 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 249 16 5 23 83 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 249 16 5 23 83 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 255 14 3 24 73 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 186 12 9 18 56 n/a n/a 0 281
1999 207 10 5 18 52 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 204 6 4 23 44 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 201 7 0 33 44 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 174 6 0 32 49 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 174 6 0 32 49 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 146 5 0 36 54 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 163 7 0 41 60 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 180 8 0 44 65 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 177 8 0 43 65 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 159 7 2 37 76 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 224 9 1 53 95 n/a n/a 0 382
2010 225 8 3 47 97 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 208 8 3 54 100 26 0 0 399
2012 249 3 4 57 59 0 36 0 408
2013 261 7 3 71 58 0 23 0 423
2014 257 5 0 70 53 0 26 0 411
2015 240 4 2 75 51 0 26 0 398
2016 209 5 2 82 50 0 20 0 368
2017 223 3 2 77 48 0 20 0 373
2018 215 7 1 85 50 0 27 0 385
2019 202 6 1 91 51 0 30 0 381
2020 194 4 2 85 45 0 33 0 363
2021 166 3 0 92 31 0 42 0 334
2022 185 3 0 95 33 0 53 0 369
2023 198 2 2 111 26 0 60 0 399
2024 198 1 1 131 27 0 65 0 423

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 Purcell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 22.7 17.0 n/a
1989 356 26.0 13.6 n/a
1990 337 25.8 13.0 n/a
1991 323 22.5 14.3 n/a
1992 319 26.9 11.8 8.8
1993 331 22.5 14.7 12.4
1994 335 24.1 13.9 11
1995 376 24.3 15.5 13.3
1996 376 24.3 15.5 13.3
1997 369 25.4 14.5 14.4
1998 281 21.7 12.9 18.9
1999 292 21.6 13.5 18.2
2000 281 23.4 12.0 24.6
2001 285 22.1 12.9 25.6
2002 261 21.8 12.0 37.9
2003 261 21.8 12.0 37.9
2004 241 18.6 13.0 37.8
2005 271 19.4 14.0 25.8
2006 297 20.2 14.7 34
2007 293 20.2 14.5 27
2008 281 20.8 13.5 34.9
2009 382 24.8 15.4 35.3
2010 380 24.6 15.4 44.5
2011 399 23.3 17.1 46.4
2012 408 24.1 16.9 44.4
2013 423 25.3 16.7 50.1
2014 411 26.2 15.6 48.9
2015 398 25.0 15.9 46.5
2016 368 25.0 14.7 42.4
2017 373 24.3 15.3 50.7
2018 385 24.1 15.9 51.2
2019 381 26.1 14.5 48.6
2020 363 26.2 13.8 49
2021 334 25.7 12.9 49.4
2022 369 25.9 14.2 28.2
2023 399 23.5 16.9 45.4
2024 423 24.5 17.2 56.7

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 Purcell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 22.7 17.0 n/a
1989 356 26.0 13.6 n/a
1990 337 25.8 13.0 n/a
1991 323 22.5 14.3 n/a
1992 319 26.9 11.8 8.8
1993 331 22.5 14.7 12.4
1994 335 24.1 13.9 11
1995 376 24.3 15.5 13.3
1996 376 24.3 15.5 13.3
1997 369 25.4 14.5 14.4
1998 281 21.7 12.9 18.9
1999 292 21.6 13.5 18.2
2000 281 23.4 12.0 24.6
2001 285 22.1 12.9 25.6
2002 261 21.8 12.0 37.9
2003 261 21.8 12.0 37.9
2004 241 18.6 13.0 37.8
2005 271 19.4 14.0 25.8
2006 297 20.2 14.7 34
2007 293 20.2 14.5 27
2008 281 20.8 13.5 34.9
2009 382 24.8 15.4 35.3
2010 380 24.6 15.4 44.5
2011 399 23.3 17.1 46.4
2012 408 24.1 16.9 44.4
2013 423 25.3 16.7 50.1
2014 411 26.2 15.6 48.9
2015 398 25.0 15.9 46.5
2016 368 25.0 14.7 42.4
2017 373 24.3 15.3 50.7
2018 385 24.1 15.9 51.2
2019 381 26.1 14.5 48.6
2020 363 26.2 13.8 49
2021 334 25.7 12.9 49.4
2022 369 25.9 14.2 28.2
2023 399 23.5 16.9 45.4
2024 423 24.5 17.2 56.7

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 Purcell High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,828
2020 $9,513
2021 $11,119
2022 $11,006
2023 $10,631

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Purcell 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 Students381399
 4.7%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian5126
 49%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic91111
 22%
Pacific Islander00
White202198
 2%
Two or More Races3060
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%45.4%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purcell High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Purcell High School.

Students at Purcell High School are 47% White, 31% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

Purcell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Purcell Elementary School
Elementary : Purcell Intermediate School
Middle : Purcell Junior High School


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