Velma-Alma High School

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Velma-Alma High School ranks 280 th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Velma-Alma High School is a public high school located in Velma, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school has a diverse student population, with the racial makeup being 65.73% White, 9.09% Hispanic, 4.2% Native American, and 20.98% two or more races.

Academically, Velma-Alma High School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Oklahoma high schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects, such as 41.9% in English Language Arts, 6.5% in Mathematics, and 9.7% in Science, are generally lower than the state averages. This may be due in part to the relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 38.46% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Elmore City-Pernell High School, Healdton High School, and Ringling High School, Velma-Alma High School generally performs worse academically. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing state ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. To address these challenges, the school and Velma-Alma school district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491-3491

(580) 203-3701

District: Velma-Alma

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,658

Feeder schools for Velma-Alma High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Two or more races:

21.0%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Velma-Alma High School ranks worse than 63.8% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.1. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), two or more races (21%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Velma-Alma High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Velma-Alma High School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Velma-Alma High School is $13,658.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Velma-Alma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Velma-Alma High School 280^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Velma-Alma High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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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
2009	37.49	301^st	428	29.7%
2010	55.10	203^rd	431	52.9%
2011	58.51	178^th	424	58.0%
2015	47.74	320^th	449	28.7%
2021	29.51	221^st	307	28.0%
2022	41.32	212^th	350	39.4%
2023	39.10	280^th	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	178^th	187	4.8%
2023	29.87	281^st	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	225^th	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	204^th	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	135^th	196	31.1%
2023	26.06	270^th	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.

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	Total
1991	91	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	94
1992	96	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	97
1993	86	0	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	95
1994	146	0	0	2	15	n/a	n/a	163
1995	176	0	0	0	19	n/a	n/a	195
1996	176	0	0	0	19	n/a	n/a	195
1997	183	0	0	0	15	n/a	n/a	198
1998	159	0	1	2	27	n/a	n/a	189
1999	146	0	1	2	31	n/a	n/a	180
2000	147	0	1	3	32	n/a	n/a	183
2001	139	0	2	1	27	n/a	n/a	169
2002	124	0	1	3	36	n/a	n/a	164
2003	124	0	1	3	36	n/a	n/a	164
2004	127	0	3	3	29	n/a	n/a	162
2005	119	1	2	3	32	n/a	n/a	157
2006	114	2	2	2	29	n/a	n/a	149
2007	107	0	2	1	28	n/a	n/a	138
2008	113	0	0	1	30	n/a	n/a	144
2009	98	0	0	2	25	n/a	n/a	125
2010	94	0	0	0	20	n/a	n/a	114
2011	95	0	0	0	0	0	20	115
2012	87	0	0	2	0	0	14	103
2013	90	0	0	6	0	0	22	118
2014	81	0	0	8	0	0	28	117
2015	87	0	1	5	0	0	35	128
2016	84	0	0	4	0	0	35	123
2017	73	0	0	3	0	0	28	104
2018	79	0	0	2	0	0	27	108
2019	92	0	0	6	1	0	24	123
2020	94	0	0	9	0	0	28	131
2021	95	0	0	9	1	0	24	129
2022	84	0	0	16	3	0	30	133
2023	94	0	0	13	6	0	30	143

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

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

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

Year	Total 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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	143	16.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	94	2.2%
Two or More Races	24	30	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	38.5%	7.1%

Schools Near Velma-Alma 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
Velma-Alma High School	Public	9-12	901 Main Street	Velma	73491	Stephens County	Velma-Alma	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 203-3701	143	11	13.5	38.5%	94 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (21.0%)	39.1	280^th of 439 public high schools	36.2%		41.3	212^th of 350 public high schools	39.4%	68	41.9	6.5	9.7	38.7	$13,658
Fox High School	Public	9-12	20214 St Hwy 76	Fox	73435	Carter County	Fox	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 366-0301	49	5	10.4	71.4%	36 (73.5%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.1%)	1 (2.0%)	8 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	10.4	414^th of 439 public high schools	5.7%		22.3	289^th of 350 public high schools	17.4%	125	10.0	10.0	0.0	0.0	$20,862
Bray-Doyle High School	Public	9-12	1205 South Brooks Road	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Bray-Doyle	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 658-5071	64	9	7.2	43.8%	50 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (17.2%)	26.1	338^th of 439 public high schools	23.0%		20.8	294^th of 350 public high schools	16.0%	44	25.0	0.0	8.3	41.7	$33,787
Duncan High School	Public	9-12	1325 N 19th Street	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 255-0700	946	52	18.1	50.2%	580 (61.3%)	30 (3.2%)	188 (19.9%)	10 (1.1%)	37 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	98 (10.4%)	52.2	198^th of 439 public high schools	54.9%		46.1	187^th of 350 public high schools	46.6%	11	42.9	16.7	15.3	38.4	$10,444
Comanche High School	Public	9-12	1030 Ash Avenue	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Comanche	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 439-2933	282	21	13.4	56.7%	222 (78.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.7%)	46.4	229^th of 439 public high schools	47.8%		41.6	210^th of 350 public high schools	40.0%	19	30.0	15.7	20.3	37.7	$13,275
Healdton High School	Public	9-12	2763 Texas Street	Healdton	73438	Carter County	Healdton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 229-0540	167	11	14.7	66.5%	112 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)	3 (1.8%)	15 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.4%)	38.2	287^th of 439 public high schools	34.6%					(n/a)	23.1	12.8	18.0	38.5	$11,520
Ringling High School	Public	10-12	706 Unit A N 5th Street	Ringling	73456	Jefferson County	Ringling	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 662-2386	96	6	15.2	87.5%	56 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (20.8%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.3%)	65.1	132^nd of 439 public high schools	69.9%		38.8	226^th of 350 public high schools	35.4%	94	46.2	11.5	26.9	50.0	$14,525
Elmore City-Pernell High School	Public	9-12	100 North Muse Avenue	Elmore City	73433	Garvin County	Elmore City-Pernell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 788-2565	176	10	16.8	48.9%	125 (71.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.5%)	39	281^st of 439 public high schools	36.0%		19	303^rd of 350 public high schools	13.4%	22	31.0	11.9	14.3	38.1	$17,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Velma-Alma High School

What schools feed into Velma-Alma High School?

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

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

How many students attend Velma-Alma High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended Velma-Alma High School.

What district is Velma-Alma High School in?

Velma-Alma

Is Velma-Alma High School a good school?

Velma-Alma High School ranks 280^th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Velma-Alma High School?

Students at Velma-Alma High School are 66% White, 21% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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