Summary:
The Oklahoma City school district contains 10 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with a stark contrast between the top-performing Classen High School of Advanced Studies and the lower-performing schools in the district.
Classen High School of Advanced Studies stands out as the top-ranked high school in the data set, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 10th out of 463 Oklahoma high schools. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 85% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43% in Mathematics. In contrast, most other schools in the district perform below the state and Oklahoma City averages in core subject areas.
The data also reveals significant challenges facing many of the high schools in the Oklahoma City district, particularly those with high rates of economic disadvantage. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings, suggesting a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 19% is higher than the state average, indicating that many students are facing barriers to consistent school attendance.
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