Summary:
Newcastle, Oklahoma is home to a single high school, Newcastle High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and overall performance in recent years, dropping from 95th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in 2022-2023 to 164th out of 463 in 2024-2025. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars during this time period.
Newcastle High School's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally higher than the state averages for 11th grade students, but lower than the state averages for all grades. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% is higher than the state average. The school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 37.23%.
While Newcastle High School has some areas of strength, such as its above-average proficiency rates in certain subjects for 11th grade students, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas like chronic absenteeism, graduation rates, and proficiency in subjects like U.S. History. As the only high school in the Newcastle area, the school's performance and the support it receives will be crucial in ensuring the academic success of local students.
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