Summary:
The 73762 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Okarche school district. While the schools generally perform well, Okarche High School stands out as a top-tier institution, ranking 13th out of 463 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Okarche High School boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2% and exceptional student performance on state assessments, with 62% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71% proficient or better in U.S. History. In contrast, the district's elementary school has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 54th to 77th over the past year. Across all 3 schools, chronic absenteeism rates are higher than the state average at 19.0%.
Interestingly, the schools in this area vary in their student populations, with Okarche Elementary having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 36.58%, compared to 15.89% at the junior high and 21.65% at the high school. This disparity likely impacts the resource needs and challenges faced by each school. Additionally, Okarche High School spends significantly more per student ($17,102) than the elementary ($11,189) and junior high ($9,470) schools, which may contribute to its strong performance.
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