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Waurika High School

Summary:

Waurika High School is a public high school serving 125 students in grades 9-12 in Waurika, Oklahoma, a small town in the southern part of the state. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students, followed by Hispanic and Native American students.

Academically, Waurika High School faces some challenges, with student performance generally lower than the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school outperforms the state average in U.S. History. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students performing better than female students, and White students outperforming their low-socioeconomic status peers. Waurika High School's spending per student is higher than the state average, suggesting a relatively well-funded school.

When compared to nearby schools, Waurika High School's academic performance is generally comparable to or slightly better than Temple High School and Comanche High School, which have similar demographic profiles and socioeconomic characteristics. However, Ryan High School, located relatively close to Waurika, outperforms Waurika High School in several academic areas, despite having a similar student population. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Waurika High School, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rate, suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 East Florida Avenue
       Waurika, OK  73573-3573

(580) 228-2341

District: Waurika

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,471 Help


Feeder schools for Waurika High School:

Elementary:    Waurika Elementary School
Middle:    Waurika Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
23.2%
American Indian:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waurika High School ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.07. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waurika High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Hispanic (23.2%), American Indian (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waurika High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Waurika High School employs 8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waurika High School is $18,471.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waurika High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waurika High School 231st of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Waurika High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waurika High School

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Rank History for all students at Waurika High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 42.92 276th 428 35.5%
2010 40.51 302nd 431 29.9%
2011 42.64 286th 424 32.5%
2015 57.26 256th 449 43.0%
2021 55.60 123rd 307 59.9%
2022 30.42 261st 350 25.4%
2023 46.07 231st 439 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waurika High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.25 144th 201 28.4%
2023 39.21 239th 380 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Waurika High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.88 295th 353 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Waurika High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.91 118th 355 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Waurika High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.02 180th 210 14.3%
2023 49.68 172nd 350 50.9%
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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 Waurika High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 120 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 114 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 119
1990 115 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1991 110 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 121
1992 112 1 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 127
1993 120 1 0 10 11 n/a n/a 0 142
1994 108 0 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 119
1995 108 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 108 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 109 2 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 124
1998 110 2 18 6 4 n/a n/a 0 140
1999 120 0 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 93 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 76 0 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 89
2002 84 1 0 11 9 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 84 1 0 11 9 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 79 2 0 9 11 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 77 3 0 13 11 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 107 2 0 14 10 n/a n/a 0 133
2007 99 0 0 11 13 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 93 0 0 11 14 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 103 0 0 16 11 n/a n/a 0 130
2010 96 0 0 15 15 n/a n/a 0 126
2011 84 0 0 13 13 0 0 0 110
2012 69 1 0 8 10 0 2 0 90
2013 81 1 0 12 12 0 3 0 109
2014 80 0 0 16 16 0 3 0 115
2015 68 0 0 14 9 0 1 0 92
2016 78 2 0 15 12 0 1 0 108
2017 76 2 0 14 12 0 2 0 106
2018 78 0 0 13 11 0 3 0 105
2019 81 1 0 15 5 0 4 0 106
2020 71 1 0 20 7 0 3 0 102
2021 77 1 0 23 6 0 3 0 110
2022 81 0 0 31 9 0 3 0 124
2023 81 0 0 29 13 0 2 0 125

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 Waurika High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 10.0 13.0 n/a
1989 119 11.0 10.8 n/a
1990 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1991 121 13.3 9.0 n/a
1992 127 15.2 8.3 23.6
1993 142 14.9 9.5 23.9
1994 119 15.3 7.8 32.8
1995 118 14.7 8.0 22
1996 118 14.7 8.0 22
1997 124 15.0 8.3 24.2
1998 140 14.0 10.0 21.4
1999 132 14.8 8.9 32.6
2000 104 15.8 6.6 46.2
2001 89 15.6 5.7 47.2
2002 105 15.6 6.7 41
2003 105 15.6 6.7 41
2004 101 14.5 7.0 48.5
2005 104 15.0 6.9 53.8
2006 133 13.0 10.2 54.9
2007 123 14.9 8.3 52
2008 118 10.2 11.6 43.2
2009 130 12.4 10.5 53.1
2010 126 11.3 11.1 59.5
2011 110 9.3 11.8 52.7
2012 90 10.0 9.0 64.4
2013 109 8.6 12.6 67.9
2014 115 8.5 13.5 60.9
2015 92 8.0 11.5 60.9
2016 108 9.0 12.0 62
2017 106 8.7 12.0 58.5
2018 105 8.2 12.7 65.7
2019 106 8.4 12.5 63.2
2020 102 8.0 12.7 65.7
2021 110 8.8 12.4 68.2
2022 124 8.1 15.1 68.5
2023 125 8.0 15.5 68.8

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 Waurika High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 10.0 13.0 n/a
1989 119 11.0 10.8 n/a
1990 122 12.0 10.1 n/a
1991 121 13.3 9.0 n/a
1992 127 15.2 8.3 23.6
1993 142 14.9 9.5 23.9
1994 119 15.3 7.8 32.8
1995 118 14.7 8.0 22
1996 118 14.7 8.0 22
1997 124 15.0 8.3 24.2
1998 140 14.0 10.0 21.4
1999 132 14.8 8.9 32.6
2000 104 15.8 6.6 46.2
2001 89 15.6 5.7 47.2
2002 105 15.6 6.7 41
2003 105 15.6 6.7 41
2004 101 14.5 7.0 48.5
2005 104 15.0 6.9 53.8
2006 133 13.0 10.2 54.9
2007 123 14.9 8.3 52
2008 118 10.2 11.6 43.2
2009 130 12.4 10.5 53.1
2010 126 11.3 11.1 59.5
2011 110 9.3 11.8 52.7
2012 90 10.0 9.0 64.4
2013 109 8.6 12.6 67.9
2014 115 8.5 13.5 60.9
2015 92 8.0 11.5 60.9
2016 108 9.0 12.0 62
2017 106 8.7 12.0 58.5
2018 105 8.2 12.7 65.7
2019 106 8.4 12.5 63.2
2020 102 8.0 12.7 65.7
2021 110 8.8 12.4 68.2
2022 124 8.1 15.1 68.5
2023 125 8.0 15.5 68.8

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 Waurika High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,647
2020 $16,265
2021 $14,438
2022 $14,857
2023 $18,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waurika 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 Students106125
 17.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian513
 160%
Asian00
Hispanic1529
 93.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8181
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%68.8%
 5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waurika High School

Waurika High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waurika Elementary School
Middle : Waurika Middle School

Students at Waurika High School are 65% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Waurika High School ranks 231st of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Waurika High School.


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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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