Best Public Schools in Depew, OK

The city of Depew, Oklahoma is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Depew Elementary School and Gypsy Public School) and one high school (Depew High School). These schools serve students from the Depew and Gypsy school districts.

Among the standout schools, Depew High School ranks 137 out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and strong performance in OSTP/U.S. History, with 58% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42%. In contrast, Gypsy Public School lags behind the state average in both OSTP/English Language Arts (20% proficiency) and OSTP/Mathematics (6% proficiency), despite its high percentage of students proficient or better in OSTP/Science (45% vs. state average of 30%).

The data also reveals disparities in funding and resources among the schools. Depew High School spends the most per student at $11,222 per year and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7, compared to $6,976 per student and a ratio of 21.8 at Depew Elementary School. This suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending, lower student-teacher ratios, and better academic performance. However, all three schools face the challenge of a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.