Forgan

The Forgan school district in Oklahoma consists of two small schools: Forgan Elementary School with 68 students and Forgan High School with 37 students. Both schools face challenges, with fluctuating state rankings, below-average test scores, and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among their student populations.

Forgan Elementary School has seen significant changes in its statewide ranking, going from a 5-star rating and #12 out of 846 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2010-2011 to a 2-star rating and #646 out of 957 in 2014-2015, suggesting instability and performance issues in recent years. Meanwhile, Forgan High School stands out for its exceptional 11th grade U.S. History test scores, with 75% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 42%.

Both schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism at 19.0%, above the state average, and a significant economically disadvantaged student population, with 61.76% of Forgan Elementary School students and 51.35% of Forgan High School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the schools also have relatively small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 12.8 and 8.7, respectively, which could be a potential advantage in providing more individualized attention and support.