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Sterling High School

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Sterling High School is a public high school located in Sterling, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school is part of the Sterling District, which is ranked 43 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sterling High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 8th out of 424 Oklahoma high schools in 2010-2011 (5-star rating) to 247th out of 439 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 80th out of 431 high schools, with a 4-star rating. The school has shown strong performance for male students, ranking 27th out of 361 Oklahoma high schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. However, its performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively low, ranking 325th out of 380 high schools in 2022-2023 with a 1-star rating.

Compared to nearby high schools, Lawton High School and Apache High School, Sterling High School generally performs better. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Marlow High School and Elgin High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has been consistent, ranging from 79.7% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2021-2022, but its mathematics proficiency is relatively low, with only 20% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 S Tiger Blvd
       Sterling, OK  73567-3567

(580) 365-4303

District: Sterling

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,730 Help


Feeder schools for Sterling High School:

Elementary:    Sterling Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
American Indian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sterling High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sterling High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (8.2%), American Indian (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Sterling High School employs 6.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling High School is $14,730.
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Rank History for Sterling High School

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Rank History for all students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.48 179th 428 58.2%
2010 69.99 105th 431 75.6%
2011 88.90 8th 424 98.1%
2015 46.20 328th 449 26.9%
2021 64.44 90th 307 70.7%
2023 44.10 247th 439 43.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.02 325th 380 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.44 166th 353 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.24 243rd 355 31.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sterling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.53 224th 350 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sterling High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 96 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 104
1989 82 0 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 91
1990 74 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 79
1991 61 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 66
1992 64 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 71
1993 85 0 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 94
1994 97 3 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 107
1995 91 1 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 99
1996 91 1 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 99
1997 98 2 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 111
1998 103 0 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 116
1999 101 0 2 0 8 n/a n/a 0 111
2000 91 0 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 86 0 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 98
2002 85 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 85 0 0 2 8 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 85 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 91
2005 85 0 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 96 0 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 102 0 0 2 11 n/a n/a 0 115
2008 109 0 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 83 0 1 2 12 n/a n/a 0 98
2010 95 0 2 2 14 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 89 0 0 4 5 0 7 0 105
2012 86 0 0 4 8 0 8 0 106
2013 90 0 0 7 7 0 13 0 117
2014 102 0 1 8 1 0 13 0 125
2015 89 0 0 6 4 0 12 0 111
2016 97 0 0 5 7 0 12 0 121
2017 85 0 0 4 4 0 6 0 99
2018 71 0 0 4 3 2 12 0 92
2019 77 0 0 6 6 2 13 0 104
2020 68 0 0 4 7 0 16 0 95
2021 81 0 0 5 10 0 14 0 110
2022 88 0 0 4 9 0 13 0 114
2023 82 0 0 7 7 0 14 0 110
2024 79 1 0 4 5 0 8 0 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 7.7 13.5 n/a
1989 91 7.7 11.8 n/a
1990 79 7.5 10.5 n/a
1991 66 7.5 8.8 n/a
1992 71 6.4 11.0 21.1
1993 94 9.5 9.9 42.6
1994 107 9.5 11.3 23.4
1995 99 10.5 9.4 19.2
1996 99 10.5 9.4 19.2
1997 111 9.9 11.2 19.8
1998 116 10.3 11.3 19
1999 111 10.5 10.6 20.7
2000 102 12.1 8.4 25.5
2001 98 9.1 10.8 30.6
2002 95 9.1 10.4 36.8
2003 95 9.1 10.4 36.8
2004 91 2.1 43.3 33
2005 94 8.7 10.8 37.2
2006 108 9.1 11.9 42.6
2007 115 12.4 9.3 45.2
2008 123 12.7 9.7 43.9
2009 98 9.4 10.4 42.9
2010 113 9.9 11.4 39.8
2011 105 8.1 12.9 42.9
2012 106 8.6 12.3 36.8
2013 117 9.1 12.8 38.5
2014 125 8.9 14.0 51.2
2015 111 9.0 12.3 42.3
2016 121 9.0 13.4 46.3
2017 99 7.5 13.0 45.5
2018 92 7.4 12.3 32.6
2019 104 6.7 15.4 38.5
2020 95 7.4 12.7 27.4
2021 110 7.7 14.2 38.2
2022 114 8.7 13.1 31.6
2023 110 8.2 13.3 37.3
2024 97 6.4 15.1 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 104 7.7 13.5 n/a
1989 91 7.7 11.8 n/a
1990 79 7.5 10.5 n/a
1991 66 7.5 8.8 n/a
1992 71 6.4 11.0 21.1
1993 94 9.5 9.9 42.6
1994 107 9.5 11.3 23.4
1995 99 10.5 9.4 19.2
1996 99 10.5 9.4 19.2
1997 111 9.9 11.2 19.8
1998 116 10.3 11.3 19
1999 111 10.5 10.6 20.7
2000 102 12.1 8.4 25.5
2001 98 9.1 10.8 30.6
2002 95 9.1 10.4 36.8
2003 95 9.1 10.4 36.8
2004 91 2.1 43.3 33
2005 94 8.7 10.8 37.2
2006 108 9.1 11.9 42.6
2007 115 12.4 9.3 45.2
2008 123 12.7 9.7 43.9
2009 98 9.4 10.4 42.9
2010 113 9.9 11.4 39.8
2011 105 8.1 12.9 42.9
2012 106 8.6 12.3 36.8
2013 117 9.1 12.8 38.5
2014 125 8.9 14.0 51.2
2015 111 9.0 12.3 42.3
2016 121 9.0 13.4 46.3
2017 99 7.5 13.0 45.5
2018 92 7.4 12.3 32.6
2019 104 6.7 15.4 38.5
2020 95 7.4 12.7 27.4
2021 110 7.7 14.2 38.2
2022 114 8.7 13.1 31.6
2023 110 8.2 13.3 37.3
2024 97 6.4 15.1 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterling High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,199
2020 $14,740
2021 $17,075
2022 $18,588
2023 $14,730

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students104110
 5.8%
African American00
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian00
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White7782
 6.5%
Two or More Races1314
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%37.3%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling High School

Students at Sterling High School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Sterling High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sterling Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Sterling High School.


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