East Central High School is a public high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving 1,185 students in grades 9-12 from a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic and low-income.
Despite serving a high-need student population, East Central High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Oklahoma, with only 6.7% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, 3.6% in Mathematics, and 3.7% in Science, compared to state averages of 13.3%, 23.9%, and 23.9%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 21.8 is higher than nearby schools like Thomas Edison Preparatory High School (20.2) and Tulsa Met High School (11.8), suggesting a need for more resources to support the diverse student population. Additionally, East Central's per-student spending of $8,259 is lower than nearby schools like Memorial High School ($10,722), which may contribute to its poor academic performance.
When comparing East Central High School to other schools in the Tulsa Public Schools district, it ranks particularly low for Hispanic students (121 out of 129 Oklahoma high schools) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (356 out of 380 Oklahoma high schools). This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in supporting the specific needs of its diverse student population, and targeted interventions and increased funding may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for these students.
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Students at East Central High School are 60% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.
East Central High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Cooper Elementary SchoolElementary : Disney Elementary SchoolElementary : Dolores Huerta Elementary SchoolElementary : Kerr Elementary SchoolElementary : Lewis And Clark Elementary SchoolElementary : Mitchell Elementary SchoolElementary : Peary Elementary SchoolMiddle : East Central Middle School
In the 2023-24 school year, 1,189 students attended East Central High School.