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Watonga High School

Q: Is Watonga High School a good school?

Watonga High School ranks 125 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 73% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Watonga High School is a public high school serving 212 students in grades 9-12 in Watonga, Oklahoma, which is part of the Watonga School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Oklahoma high schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average to above-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Watonga High School's performance is relatively strong for female students, ranking in the top 25% of Oklahoma high schools. However, the school's performance for male and Hispanic students is below average, ranking in the bottom half of the state. Interestingly, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is strong, ranking in the top 10% of Oklahoma high schools. The school has also seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 81.1% in 2022-2023 to 98.0% in 2023-2024.

Watonga High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state average, but the school excels in U.S. History, with 61% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 42%. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Okeene Junior-Senior High School, Geary High School, and Canton High School, Watonga High School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of statewide ranking and test scores.

214

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,836

Per pupil spending ?

79.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Eagle Lane
Watonga, OK 73772-3772

(580) 623-7362

District: Watonga

Feeder schools for Watonga High School:

Elementary:	Watonga Elementary School
Middle:	Watonga Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

12.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2010 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2010

✓Above the Oklahoma median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg38%

Oklahoma avg31%

125^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

169^th of 452Watonga 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	66.3	125 of 463	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	159 of 431	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	154 of 439	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	147 of 350	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.7	142 of 307	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.2	129 of 197	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	64.3	77 of 251	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.0	88 of 449	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	60.2	163 of 424	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.5	199 of 431	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.6	169 of 428	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	71.0	82 of 333	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	61.4	116 of 353	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	19.7	116 of 145	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.9	69 of 129	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	81.7	38 of 374	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	61.7	119 of 370	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	115 of 380	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.2	119 of 201	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.3	104 of 187	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	44.9	195 of 361	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.1	172 of 355	51.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	62.1	109 of 346	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	113 of 350	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	51 of 210	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	49 of 196	75.0%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2024)75th percentile+12 vs school

White (2024)68th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2024)46th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2024)20th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History61%+19 vs state

English Language Arts I34%+8 vs state

Science33%+3 vs state

Mathematics12%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Watonga 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
Watonga High School	Public	9-12	1200 Eagle Lane	Watonga	73772	Blaine County	Watonga	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 623-7362	214	17	12.9	79.9%	112 (52.3%)	6 (2.8%)	45 (21.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.1%)	66.3	125^th of 463 public high schools	73.0%		57.5	159^th of 431 public high schools	63.1%	34	34.0	34.0	12.0	12.0	33.0	33.0	61.0	61.0	$19,836
Lomega High School	Public	9-12	18319 N 2700 Rd	Omega	73764	Kingfisher County	Lomega	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 729-4281	71	7	9.8	38.0%	52 (73.2%)	1 (1.4%)	9 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)	83.5	48^th of 463 public high schools	89.6%		76.8	76^th of 431 public high schools	82.4%	28	59.0	59.0	14.0	14.0	37.0	37.0	72.0	72.0	$32,374
Geary High School	Public	9-12	300 S Blaine	Geary	73040	Blaine County	Geary	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 884-2362	83	9	8.7	94.0%	36 (43.4%)	3 (3.6%)	15 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	43.6	253^rd of 463 public high schools	45.4%		43.2	227^th of 431 public high schools	47.3%	26	25.0	25.0	17.0	17.0	20.0	20.0	39.0	39.0	$40,047
Canton High School	Public	9-12	Highway 58 South	Canton	73724	Blaine County	Canton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 886-2256	101	14	7.0	83.2%	63 (62.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	55.9	172^nd of 463 public high schools	62.9%		75.2	87^th of 431 public high schools	79.8%	85	40.0	40.0	10.0	10.0	24.0	24.0	47.0	47.0	$35,279
Okeene Junior-Senior High School (Sr)	Public	9-12	301 North Main	Okeene	73763	Blaine County	Okeene	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 822-3219	104	12	8.4	48.1%	73 (70.2%)	2 (1.9%)	26 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	77.9	73^rd of 463 public high schools	84.2%		68.5	108^th of 431 public high schools	74.9%	35	36.0	36.0	36.0	36.0	33.0	33.0	51.0	51.0	$25,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Watonga High School

What is the racial makeup of Watonga High School?

Students at Watonga High School are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 3% African American.

Is Watonga High School a good school?

Watonga High School ranks 125^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Watonga High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 214 students attended Watonga High School.

What district is Watonga High School in?

Watonga

What schools feed into Watonga High School?

Watonga High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Watonga Elementary School
Middle : Watonga Middle School

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