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Waurika High School

Q: Is Waurika High School a good school?

Waurika High School ranks 215 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 54% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Waurika High School is a public high school in Waurika, Oklahoma, serving 138 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Waurika School District, which is ranked 217 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waurika High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 123 out of 307 schools in 2020-2021 to 367 out of 431 schools in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 star to 3 stars out of 5. Student subgroup performance is mixed, with male students outperforming female students and varying results for white students and low socioeconomic status students. The school's four-year graduation rates have been relatively stable, ranging from 81.1% to 86.1%, but it has experienced high levels of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 11.5% to 19.0% in recent years. Academically, Waurika High School's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state average in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, though the school performs better in U.S. History.

Waurika High School's performance is generally comparable to the nearby Temple High School, Comanche High School, and Ryan High School, all of which also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism. However, Waurika High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools. Addressing the school's challenges, including inconsistent academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and the needs of its large population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, may help improve the overall educational experience for its students.

144

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,526

Per pupil spending ?

80.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573-3573

(580) 228-2341

District: Waurika

Feeder schools for Waurika High School:

Elementary:	Waurika Elementary School
Middle:	Waurika Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Hispanic:

26.4%

American Indian:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2009 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2009

✓Above the Oklahoma median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg32%

Oklahoma avg31%

215^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

217^th of 452Waurika 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	49.7	215 of 463	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	18.5	367 of 431	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.1	231 of 439	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.4	261 of 350	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.6	123 of 307	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.3	256 of 449	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.6	286 of 424	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.5	302 of 431	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.9	276 of 428	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	31.9	224 of 333	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.9	295 of 353	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	19.3	315 of 370	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.2	239 of 380	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.2	144 of 201	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2023	64.9	118 of 355	66.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	23.0	279 of 346	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.7	172 of 350	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.0	180 of 210	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2023)67th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2024)33rd percentile+18 vs school

White (2024)19th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)15th percentile~ school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History47%+5 vs state

English Language Arts I37%+11 vs state

Science19%-11 vs state

Mathematics10%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Waurika 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
Waurika High School	Public	9-12	600 East Florida Avenue	Waurika	73573	Jefferson County	Waurika	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 228-2341	144	11	13.0	80.6%	88 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	49.7	215^th of 463 public high schools	53.6%		18.5	367^th of 431 public high schools	14.8%	152	37.0	37.0	10.0	10.0	19.0	19.0	47.0	47.0	$16,526
Ryan High School	Public	9-12	1201 E Washington	Ryan	73565	Jefferson County	Ryan	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 324-3265	80	8	10.5	70.0%	48 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	50.5	209^th of 463 public high schools	54.9%		66.5	117^th of 431 public high schools	72.9%	92	29.0	29.0	11.0	11.0	22.0	22.0	52.0	52.0	$23,979
Comanche High School	Public	9-12	1030 Ash Avenue	Comanche	73529	Stephens County	Comanche	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 439-2933	244	20	12.4	54.1%	175 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (16.8%)	28.7	359^th of 463 public high schools	22.5%		23.4	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%	19	25.0	25.0	7.0	7.0	16.0	16.0	35.0	35.0	$14,238
Temple High School	Public	9-12	206 School Rd	Temple	73568	Cotton County	Temple	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 342-6221	38	4	9.7	71.1%	28 (73.7%)	1 (2.6%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.2%)	52.9	194^th of 463 public high schools	58.1%					(n/a)	29.0	29.0	11.0	11.0	29.0	29.0	47.0	47.0	$20,266

Frequently Asked Questions about Waurika High School

What schools feed into Waurika High School?

Waurika High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waurika Elementary School
Middle : Waurika Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Waurika High School?

Students at Waurika High School are 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Waurika High School a good school?

Waurika High School ranks 215^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waurika High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Waurika High School.

What district is Waurika High School in?

Waurika

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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