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Velma-Alma High School

Summary:

Velma-Alma High School is a public high school located in Velma, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school has seen mixed performance over the past decade, currently ranking 265 out of 431 Oklahoma high schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Velma-Alma High School's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 79.7% to 97.3% in recent years, which is a strength compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance on standardized tests is a concern, with only 32.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 6.5% proficient or better in Mathematics. This is significantly lower than the state averages. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 44.74%, may be a contributing factor to these academic challenges.

Compared to nearby high schools, Elmore City-Pernell High School and Healdton High School have similar rankings and test scores, while Ringling High School and Duncan High School perform better. Velma-Alma High School's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with female students and white students outperforming their peers. To improve, the school may need to focus on targeted interventions for specific subgroups and evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and teaching practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 901 Main Street
       Velma, OK  73491-3491

(580) 203-3701

District: Velma-Alma

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,658 Help


Feeder schools for Velma-Alma High School:

Elementary:    Velma-Alma Elementary School
Middle:    Velma-Alma Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
Two or more races:
19.1%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Velma-Alma 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 39.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Velma-Alma 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 (64.5%), two or more races (19.1%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Velma-Alma High School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Velma-Alma High School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Velma-Alma High School is $13,658.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Velma-Alma High School

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Rank History for all students at Velma-Alma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 37.49 301st 428 29.7%
2010 55.10 203rd 431 52.9%
2011 58.51 178th 424 58.0%
2015 47.74 320th 449 28.7%
2021 29.51 221st 307 28.0%
2022 41.32 212th 350 39.4%
2023 39.10 280th 439 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Velma-Alma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.86 178th 187 4.8%
2023 29.87 281st 380 26.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Velma-Alma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.29 225th 353 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Velma-Alma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.95 204th 355 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at Velma-Alma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.67 135th 196 31.1%
2023 26.06 270th 350 22.9%
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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 Velma-Alma High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 91 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 94
1992 96 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1993 86 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 95
1994 146 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 176 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 176 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 183 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 198
1998 159 0 1 2 27 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 146 0 1 2 31 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 147 0 1 3 32 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 139 0 2 1 27 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 124 0 1 3 36 n/a n/a 0 164
2003 124 0 1 3 36 n/a n/a 0 164
2004 127 0 3 3 29 n/a n/a 0 162
2005 119 1 2 3 32 n/a n/a 0 157
2006 114 2 2 2 29 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 107 0 2 1 28 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 113 0 0 1 30 n/a n/a 0 144
2009 98 0 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 125
2010 94 0 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 114
2011 95 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 115
2012 87 0 0 2 0 0 14 0 103
2013 90 0 0 6 0 0 22 0 118
2014 81 0 0 8 0 0 28 0 117
2015 87 0 1 5 0 0 35 0 128
2016 84 0 0 4 0 0 35 0 123
2017 73 0 0 3 0 0 28 0 104
2018 79 0 0 2 0 0 27 0 108
2019 92 0 0 6 1 0 24 0 123
2020 94 0 0 9 0 0 28 0 131
2021 95 0 0 9 1 0 24 0 129
2022 84 0 0 16 3 0 30 0 133
2023 94 0 0 13 6 0 30 0 143
2024 98 0 0 14 11 0 29 0 152

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 Velma-Alma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 94 12.0 7.8 n/a
1992 97 12.0 8.0 10.3
1993 95 11.9 8.0 6.3
1994 163 11.3 14.4 7.4
1995 195 14.3 13.6 10.8
1996 195 14.3 13.6 10.8
1997 198 13.7 14.5 12.6
1998 189 15.0 12.6 13.2
1999 180 12.7 14.2 24.4
2000 183 12.7 14.4 15.3
2001 169 12.4 13.6 28.4
2002 164 11.2 14.6 29.9
2003 164 11.2 14.6 29.9
2004 162 8.0 20.3 24.1
2005 157 9.8 16.0 31.2
2006 149 10.0 14.9 32.9
2007 138 11.0 12.5 35.5
2008 144 12.4 11.6 29.2
2009 125 8.4 14.9 28.8
2010 114 11.0 10.3 26.3
2011 115 11.0 10.4 27
2012 103 9.4 10.9 30.1
2013 118 10.0 11.8 36.4
2014 117 9.4 12.4 35.9
2015 128 9.0 14.2 33.6
2016 123 10.0 12.3 46.3
2017 104 9.9 10.4 46.2
2018 108 10.0 10.7 35.2
2019 123 10.4 11.7 45.5
2020 131 10.4 12.5 36.6
2021 129 10.5 12.2 44.2
2022 133 10.0 13.1 35.3
2023 143 10.5 13.5 38.5
2024 152 9.4 16.0 44.7

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 Velma-Alma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 94 12.0 7.8 n/a
1992 97 12.0 8.0 10.3
1993 95 11.9 8.0 6.3
1994 163 11.3 14.4 7.4
1995 195 14.3 13.6 10.8
1996 195 14.3 13.6 10.8
1997 198 13.7 14.5 12.6
1998 189 15.0 12.6 13.2
1999 180 12.7 14.2 24.4
2000 183 12.7 14.4 15.3
2001 169 12.4 13.6 28.4
2002 164 11.2 14.6 29.9
2003 164 11.2 14.6 29.9
2004 162 8.0 20.3 24.1
2005 157 9.8 16.0 31.2
2006 149 10.0 14.9 32.9
2007 138 11.0 12.5 35.5
2008 144 12.4 11.6 29.2
2009 125 8.4 14.9 28.8
2010 114 11.0 10.3 26.3
2011 115 11.0 10.4 27
2012 103 9.4 10.9 30.1
2013 118 10.0 11.8 36.4
2014 117 9.4 12.4 35.9
2015 128 9.0 14.2 33.6
2016 123 10.0 12.3 46.3
2017 104 9.9 10.4 46.2
2018 108 10.0 10.7 35.2
2019 123 10.4 11.7 45.5
2020 131 10.4 12.5 36.6
2021 129 10.5 12.2 44.2
2022 133 10.0 13.1 35.3
2023 143 10.5 13.5 38.5
2024 152 9.4 16.0 44.7

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 Velma-Alma High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,050
2020 $11,549
2021 $12,624
2022 $13,153
2023 $13,658

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Velma-Alma 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 Students123143
 16.3%
African American00
American Indian16
 500%
Asian00
Hispanic613
 116.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9294
 2.2%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%38.5%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Velma-Alma High School

Students at Velma-Alma High School are 64% White, 19% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Velma-Alma High School.

Velma-Alma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Velma-Alma Elementary School
Middle : Velma-Alma Middle School


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