Welch High School

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Welch High School ranks 76 th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Welch High School is a public high school in Welch, Oklahoma, serving 88 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American students (26.14%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (62.5% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Welch High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 76 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 11th-grade students have shown high proficiency levels in English Language Arts (57.1%) and U.S. History (57.1%), outperforming the state average. However, the school's performance in Mathematics (19.1%) and Science (23.8%) for 11th-grade students lags behind the state average. Despite the challenges, Welch High School's low-income students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 24 out of 380 Oklahoma high schools for this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Quapaw High School, Fairland High School, and Afton High School, Welch High School generally outperforms in terms of academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and U.S. History. However, the school's performance in Mathematics and Science lags behind some of the nearby schools. The low student-teacher ratio of 7.7 at Welch High School could be a contributing factor to its academic success, as it allows for more personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369-4369

(918) 788-3129

District: Welch

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,483

Feeder schools for Welch High School:

Elementary:	Welch Elementary School
Middle:	Welch Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

American Indian:

26.1%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Welch High School ranks better than 82.7% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Welch High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), American Indian (26.1%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welch High School is 7.7. (See more...)

Compare Welch High School employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welch High School is $20,483.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Welch High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Welch High School 76^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Welch High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Rank History for Welch High School

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Rank History for all students at Welch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	85.00	31^st	428	92.8%
2010	79.59	54^th	431	87.5%
2011	66.98	120^th	424	71.7%
2015	48.30	316^th	449	29.6%
2022	21.25	291^st	350	16.9%
2023	76.76	76^th	439	82.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.74	24^th	380	93.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Welch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.41	122^nd	355	65.6%

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Rank History for White students at Welch High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.22	122^nd	350	65.1%

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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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Welch High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	47	0	1	1	25	n/a	n/a	74
1992	44	0	0	0	27	n/a	n/a	71
1993	50	0	0	0	22	n/a	n/a	72
1994	50	0	0	0	23	n/a	n/a	73
1995	57	0	0	0	28	n/a	n/a	85
1996	57	0	0	0	28	n/a	n/a	85
1997	54	0	0	0	28	n/a	n/a	82
1998	37	0	0	0	25	n/a	n/a	62
1999	41	0	0	0	22	n/a	n/a	63
2000	35	0	0	1	27	n/a	n/a	63
2001	49	0	1	0	34	n/a	n/a	84
2002	44	0	0	0	32	n/a	n/a	76
2003	44	0	0	0	32	n/a	n/a	76
2004	53	0	0	0	25	n/a	n/a	78
2005	52	0	0	0	41	n/a	n/a	93
2006	50	1	2	1	45	n/a	n/a	99
2007	50	1	1	2	46	n/a	n/a	100
2008	71	3	1	4	45	n/a	n/a	124
2009	68	1	0	4	39	n/a	n/a	112
2010	68	2	1	5	40	n/a	n/a	116
2011	54	2	1	7	42	0	17	123
2012	57	0	0	8	30	0	12	107
2013	55	0	0	6	34	0	12	107
2014	39	0	1	5	27	0	18	90
2015	47	1	0	4	35	0	0	87
2016	54	4	0	4	44	0	2	108
2017	55	4	0	9	37	0	0	105
2018	49	5	0	2	44	0	2	102
2019	33	4	0	6	35	0	0	78
2020	39	4	0	10	32	0	0	85
2021	44	4	0	3	37	0	5	93
2022	47	4	0	8	28	0	4	91
2023	41	8	1	6	23	0	9	88

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 Welch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1992	71	9.6	7.3	16.9
1993	72	10.1	7.1	19.4
1994	73	9.1	8.0	21.9
1995	85	9.1	9.3	25.9
1996	85	9.1	9.3	25.9
1997	82	9.2	8.9	34.1
1998	62	8.3	7.5	45.2
1999	63	7.9	8.0	34.9
2000	63	9.0	7.0	20.6
2001	84	10.0	8.4	36.9
2002	76	8.8	8.6	40.8
2003	76	8.8	8.6	40.8
2004	78	1.6	48.8	48.7
2005	93	11.6	8.0	38.7
2006	99	11.6	8.5	45.5
2007	100	11.8	8.5	41
2008	124	11.4	10.9	32.3
2009	112	11.7	9.6	32.1
2010	116	11.7	9.9	49.1
2011	123	11.6	10.6	55.3
2012	107	11.6	9.2	51.4
2013	107	11.2	9.5	58.9
2014	90	10.8	8.3	52.2
2015	87	10.0	8.7	52.9
2016	108	11.0	9.8	45.4
2017	105	9.9	10.5	35.2
2018	102	11.4	8.8	44.1
2019	78	11.4	6.8	52.6
2020	85	9.9	8.5	58.8
2021	93	9.6	9.6	59.1
2022	91	9.4	9.6	60.4
2023	88	11.3	7.7	62.5

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 Welch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1992	71	9.6	7.3	16.9
1993	72	10.1	7.1	19.4
1994	73	9.1	8.0	21.9
1995	85	9.1	9.3	25.9
1996	85	9.1	9.3	25.9
1997	82	9.2	8.9	34.1
1998	62	8.3	7.5	45.2
1999	63	7.9	8.0	34.9
2000	63	9.0	7.0	20.6
2001	84	10.0	8.4	36.9
2002	76	8.8	8.6	40.8
2003	76	8.8	8.6	40.8
2004	78	1.6	48.8	48.7
2005	93	11.6	8.0	38.7
2006	99	11.6	8.5	45.5
2007	100	11.8	8.5	41
2008	124	11.4	10.9	32.3
2009	112	11.7	9.6	32.1
2010	116	11.7	9.9	49.1
2011	123	11.6	10.6	55.3
2012	107	11.6	9.2	51.4
2013	107	11.2	9.5	58.9
2014	90	10.8	8.3	52.2
2015	87	10.0	8.7	52.9
2016	108	11.0	9.8	45.4
2017	105	9.9	10.5	35.2
2018	102	11.4	8.8	44.1
2019	78	11.4	6.8	52.6
2020	85	9.9	8.5	58.8
2021	93	9.6	9.6	59.1
2022	91	9.4	9.6	60.4
2023	88	11.3	7.7	62.5

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 Welch High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$19,075
2020	$16,516
2021	$14,562
2022	$16,152
2023	$20,483

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welch 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	78	88	12.8%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	35	23	34.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	33	41	24.2%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	62.5%	9.9%

Schools Near Welch 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
Welch High School	Public	9-12	707 S Curtis St	Welch	74369	Craig County	Welch	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 788-3129	88	11	7.7	62.5%	41 (46.6%)	8 (9.1%)	6 (6.8%)	1 (1.1%)	23 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.2%)	76.8	76^th of 439 public high schools	82.7%		21.3	291^st of 350 public high schools	16.9%	215	57.1	19.1	23.8	57.1	$20,483
Bluejacket High School	Public	9-12	276 NE Third	Bluejacket	74333	Craig County	Bluejacket	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 784-2133	48	5	10.2	39.6%	19 (39.6%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	26 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	304^th of 439 public high schools	30.8%					(n/a)	41.7	0.0	16.7	25.0	$17,072
Commerce High School	Public	9-12	420 Doug Furnas Blvd	Commerce	74339	Ottawa County	Commerce	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 675-4343	257	15	17.3	74.3%	91 (35.4%)	1 (0.4%)	75 (29.2%)	1 (0.4%)	69 (26.8%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.4%)	50.3	212^th of 439 public high schools	51.7%		62.4	112^th of 350 public high schools	68.0%	100	32.9	15.7	22.5	38.0	$11,457
Miami High School	Public	10-12	2000 East Central Avenue	Miami	74354	Ottawa County	Miami	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 542-4421	438	35	12.3	62.8%	204 (46.6%)	4 (0.9%)	50 (11.4%)	8 (1.8%)	37 (8.4%)	22 (5.0%)	113 (25.8%)	39.5	278^th of 439 public high schools	36.7%		35.2	242^nd of 350 public high schools	30.9%	36	28.6	8.0	17.8	42.3	$15,658
Afton High School	Public	9-12	410 S Main	Afton	74331	Ottawa County	Afton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 257-8305	172	11	15.8	66.9%	101 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.0%)	13.4	405^th of 439 public high schools	7.7%					(n/a)	17.4	4.4	6.5	21.7	$11,733
Vinita High School	Public	9-12	801 North Adair	Vinita	74301	Craig County	Vinita	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 256-6777	419	24	17.7	58.0%	162 (38.7%)	7 (1.7%)	24 (5.7%)	12 (2.9%)	134 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (18.4%)	78.7	63^rd of 439 public high schools	85.6%		67.6	85^th of 350 public high schools	75.7%	22	42.2	24.4	27.5	60.2	$12,862
Fairland High School	Public	9-12	202 West Washington Avenue	Fairland	74343	Ottawa County	Fairland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 676-3246	179	11	16.3	41.3%	66 (36.9%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.9%)	6 (3.4%)	70 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (14.5%)	84.9	37^th of 439 public high schools	91.6%		51.9	164^th of 350 public high schools	53.1%	127	47.2	22.2	36.1	63.9	$11,724
Quapaw High School	Public	9-12	305 West First Street	Quapaw	74363	Ottawa County	Quapaw	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 674-2474	175	13	13.7	63.4%	78 (44.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	89 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	18.9	376^th of 439 public high schools	14.4%					(n/a)	17.5	7.5	7.3	29.3	$11,419

Frequently Asked Questions about Welch High School

How many students attend Welch High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended Welch High School.

Is Welch High School a good school?

Welch High School ranks 76^th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Welch High School?

Students at Welch High School are 47% White, 26% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Welch High School in?

Welch

What schools feed into Welch High School?

Welch High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Welch Elementary School
Middle : Welch Middle School

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