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McAlester High School

Q: Is McAlester High School a good school?

McAlester High School ranks 157 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 66% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

McAlester High School is a public high school serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12 in McAlester, Oklahoma, which is part of the McAlester School District. The school's performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 77th and 297th out of Oklahoma high schools in recent years, earning ratings from 2 to 4 stars.

While female students and Native American students have performed well, with rankings in the top 100 schools, English Language Learners and students with Special Education needs have struggled. The school's four-year graduation rate of 78.6% to 82.3% is slightly below the state average, and chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue, ranging from 19.0% to 33.8%. Academically, McAlester High School has shown mixed results, performing better than the state average in English Language Arts and U.S. History but lagging behind in Mathematics and Science.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pittsburg High School and Canadian High School, McAlester High School appears to be performing better, though Kiowa High School and Savanna High School have shown stronger academic results in certain subjects. The school's relatively low spending per student, at $9,461 in 2018-2019, may contribute to the challenges it faces in supporting its diverse student population.

982

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,444

Per pupil spending ?

59.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Buffalo Drive
McAlester, OK 74501-4501

(918) 423-4776

District: McAlester

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Two or more races:

19.8%

American Indian:

15.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 32nd percentile in 2023 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 66th (2025) from a 32nd-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Oklahoma median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 19% Oklahoma)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg32%

Oklahoma avg31%

157^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

197^th of 452McAlester among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	157 of 463	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.5	77 of 431	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	35.5	297 of 439	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	190 of 350	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.7	96 of 307	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.5	102 of 197	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	73.5	44 of 251	82.5%	★★★★☆
2015	66.4	178 of 449	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.3	77 of 424	81.8%	★★★★☆
2010	73.3	83 of 431	80.7%	★★★★☆
2009	63.9	149 of 428	65.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	25.7	46 of 73	37.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	79.3	57 of 333	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	38.0	233 of 353	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	66.2	46 of 145	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.0	78 of 129	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.5	47 of 66	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.5	46 of 65	29.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	60.0	119 of 374	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	83.2	42 of 370	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	42.2	223 of 380	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.6	116 of 201	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.1	42 of 187	77.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	68.4	104 of 361	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	33.7	241 of 355	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2022	36.7	28 of 42	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.0	18 of 43	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	49.5	49 of 94	47.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.6	24 of 168	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	30.3	138 of 187	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	70.0	15 of 64	76.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	92.4	6 of 102	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	72.5	40 of 187	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	42.1	104 of 184	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	162 of 333	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.7	61 of 346	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	31.4	258 of 350	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.0	106 of 210	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.3	65 of 196	66.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)94th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2024)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2024)71st percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2024)68th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile~ school

White (2025)51st percentile-15 vs school

Native American (2025)48th percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)37th percentile-45 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)33rd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I41%+15 vs state

U.S. History40%~ state avg

Mathematics21%-5 vs state

Science21%-9 vs state

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Schools Near McAlester High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
McAlester High School	Public	9-12	1 Buffalo Drive	McAlester	74501	Pittsburg County	McAlester	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 423-4776	982	57	17.0	59.4%	464 (47.3%)	26 (2.6%)	137 (14.0%)	9 (0.9%)	149 (15.2%)	3 (0.3%)	194 (19.8%)	59.3	157^th of 463 public high schools	66.1%		76.5	77^th of 431 public high schools	82.1%	80	41.0	41.0	21.0	21.0	21.0	21.0	40.0	40.0	$12,444
Savanna High School	Public	9-12	9567 South Us Hwy 69	Savanna	74565	Pittsburg County	Savanna	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 548-3777	130	12	10.8	64.6%	80 (61.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	31 (23.8%)	2 (1.5%)	12 (9.2%)	84.1	43^rd of 463 public high schools	90.7%		74.9	89^th of 431 public high schools	79.4%	46	46.0	46.0	18.0	18.0	39.0	39.0	79.0	79.0	$17,104
Haileyville High School	Public	9-12	209 Riley Street	Haileyville	74546	Pittsburg County	Haileyville	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 297-2626	78	7	11.8	79.5%	29 (37.2%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	44 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	59.2	158^th of 463 public high schools	65.9%		57.4	161^st of 431 public high schools	62.6%	3	40.0	40.0	12.0	12.0	20.0	20.0	56.0	56.0	$20,367
Hartshorne High School	Public	9-12	520 South Fifth Street	Hartshorne	74547	Pittsburg County	Hartshorne	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 297-2536	240	16	14.9	75.0%	87 (36.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	124 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.9%)	18.3	409^th of 463 public high schools	11.7%		23.4	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%	70	21.0	21.0	9.0	9.0	8.0	8.0	25.0	25.0	$16,816
Crowder High School	Public	9-12	400 Bond Street	Crowder	74430	Pittsburg County	Crowder	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 334-3203	90	10	8.8	73.3%	53 (58.9%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	34 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	151^st of 463 public high schools	67.4%		39	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%	102	39.0	39.0	8.0	8.0	27.0	27.0	54.0	54.0	$17,139
Indianola High School	Public	9-12	900 South Hwy 113	Indianola	74442	Pittsburg County	Indianola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 558-0800	91	8	10.9	89.0%	43 (47.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)	3 (3.3%)	31 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	39.9	270^th of 463 public high schools	41.7%		60.3	146^th of 431 public high schools	66.1%	124	34.0	34.0	13.0	13.0	9.0	9.0	42.0	42.0	$16,524
Pittsburg High School	Public	9-12	200 West Grand	Pittsburg	74560	Pittsburg County	Pittsburg	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 432-5513	58	5	12.0	89.7%	30 (51.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	12.1	437^th of 463 public high schools	5.6%		25.9	327^th of 431 public high schools	24.1%	110	17.0	17.0	7.0	7.0	3.0	3.0	21.0	21.0	$13,839
Canadian High School	Public	9-12	400 SW Belt	Canadian	74425	Pittsburg County	Canadian	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 339-2705	131	10	12.6	74.0%	73 (55.7%)	3 (2.3%)	5 (3.8%)	2 (1.5%)	37 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.4%)	21.2	390^th of 463 public high schools	15.8%		27	324^th of 431 public high schools	24.8%	66	15.0	15.0	7.0	7.0	18.0	18.0	25.0	25.0	$17,989
Kiowa High School	Public	9-12	406 E 8th Street	Kiowa	74553	Pittsburg County	Kiowa	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 432-5641	80	9	8.9	58.8%	45 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.3%)	25 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	82.5	54^th of 463 public high schools	88.3%		59.7	149^th of 431 public high schools	65.4%	95	58.0	58.0	16.0	16.0	32.0	32.0	67.0	67.0	$22,730

Frequently Asked Questions about McAlester High School

What schools feed into McAlester High School?

McAlester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Will Rogers Elementary School
Middle : Parker Intermediate Center

What district is McAlester High School in?

McAlester

How many students attend McAlester High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 982 students attended McAlester High School.

What is the racial makeup of McAlester High School?

Students at McAlester High School are 47% White, 20% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is McAlester High School a good school?

McAlester High School ranks 157^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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