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Watts High School

Summary:

Watts High School is a small public high school in Watts, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 81. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 354 and 444 out of 424 to 449 schools over the past 15 years. The school is part of the Watts School District, which is ranked 333 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Watts High School has struggled, with very low proficiency rates in core subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics. These rates are significantly lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 67.7% to 87.5% over the past few years, still below the state average. Additionally, Watts High School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kansas High School, Colcord High School, and Westville High School, Watts High School performs significantly worse, with lower academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. The school's consistent low ranking and underperformance over the past 15 years suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 616 6th Street
       Watts, OK  74964-4964

(918) 422-5132

District: Watts

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,675 Help


Feeder schools for Watts High School:

Elementary:    Watts Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  81

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.9%
American Indian:
24.7%
Two or more races:
22.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watts 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 19.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Watts High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Watts High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30.9%), American Indian (24.7%), two or more races (22.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watts High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watts High School is $12,675.
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Watts High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Watts High School

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Rank History for all students at Watts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 11.07 398th 428 7.0%
2010 28.88 354th 431 17.9%
2011 17.96 379th 424 10.6%
2015 5.04 444th 449 1.1%
2023 19.63 370th 439 15.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.05 324th 380 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Watts High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.83 283rd 353 19.8%
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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 Watts High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 28 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 115
1989 79 0 1 1 39 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 78 0 2 1 26 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 40 0 2 0 63 n/a n/a 0 105
1992 36 0 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 86
1993 46 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 95
1994 65 0 0 3 38 n/a n/a 0 106
1995 44 0 0 5 75 n/a n/a 0 124
1996 44 0 0 5 75 n/a n/a 0 124
1997 27 0 2 0 67 n/a n/a 0 96
1998 46 0 1 1 76 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 31 0 0 2 72 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 41 0 3 4 71 n/a n/a 0 119
2001 39 0 5 5 70 n/a n/a 0 119
2002 31 1 6 1 72 n/a n/a 0 111
2003 31 1 6 1 72 n/a n/a 0 111
2004 27 0 4 2 70 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 40 0 4 1 64 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 46 0 3 0 67 n/a n/a 0 116
2007 49 0 1 1 76 n/a n/a 0 127
2008 79 0 2 4 56 n/a n/a 0 141
2009 86 0 1 5 44 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 44 0 1 5 80 n/a n/a 0 130
2011 41 0 3 7 50 0 37 0 138
2012 41 0 0 10 42 0 30 0 123
2013 42 0 0 10 35 0 24 0 111
2014 34 0 1 14 35 0 29 0 113
2015 28 0 1 15 31 0 28 0 103
2016 33 0 3 16 35 0 26 0 113
2017 29 0 2 13 33 0 30 0 107
2018 30 0 2 17 38 0 24 0 111
2019 33 0 2 13 34 0 22 0 104
2020 26 0 1 11 27 0 19 0 84
2021 24 0 1 11 27 0 16 0 79
2022 27 0 1 13 26 0 13 0 80
2023 20 0 3 10 22 0 19 1 75
2024 25 0 4 13 20 0 18 1 81

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 Watts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 9.0 12.7 n/a
1989 120 9.6 12.5 n/a
1990 107 10.1 10.5 n/a
1991 105 10.0 10.5 n/a
1992 86 9.0 9.5 48.8
1993 95 6.0 15.8 48.4
1994 106 8.5 12.5 44.3
1995 124 9.5 13.1 35.5
1996 124 9.5 13.1 35.5
1997 96 9.5 10.1 57.3
1998 124 10.0 12.4 44.4
1999 105 8.5 12.4 91.4
2000 119 6.1 19.5 89.9
2001 119 7.2 16.5 95
2002 111 7.8 14.2 61.3
2003 111 7.8 14.2 61.3
2004 103 8.3 12.4 68
2005 109 6.3 17.3 62.4
2006 116 6.6 17.6 62.1
2007 127 6.8 18.7 74.8
2008 141 7.1 19.9 74.5
2009 136 7.6 17.9 74.3
2010 130 10.1 12.8 73.8
2011 138 9.5 14.5 73.9
2012 123 10.1 12.1 74
2013 111 8.9 12.4 73.9
2014 113 8.9 12.6 73.5
2015 103 7.0 14.7 72.8
2016 113 7.0 16.1 73.5
2017 107 7.1 14.9 73.8
2018 111 6.8 16.1 97.3
2019 104 6.5 15.8 84.6
2020 84 6.4 13.0 83.3
2021 79 5.2 14.9 83.5
2022 80 5.4 14.5 77.5
2023 75 4.7 15.8 84
2024 81 5.4 14.8 84

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 Watts High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 9.0 12.7 n/a
1989 120 9.6 12.5 n/a
1990 107 10.1 10.5 n/a
1991 105 10.0 10.5 n/a
1992 86 9.0 9.5 48.8
1993 95 6.0 15.8 48.4
1994 106 8.5 12.5 44.3
1995 124 9.5 13.1 35.5
1996 124 9.5 13.1 35.5
1997 96 9.5 10.1 57.3
1998 124 10.0 12.4 44.4
1999 105 8.5 12.4 91.4
2000 119 6.1 19.5 89.9
2001 119 7.2 16.5 95
2002 111 7.8 14.2 61.3
2003 111 7.8 14.2 61.3
2004 103 8.3 12.4 68
2005 109 6.3 17.3 62.4
2006 116 6.6 17.6 62.1
2007 127 6.8 18.7 74.8
2008 141 7.1 19.9 74.5
2009 136 7.6 17.9 74.3
2010 130 10.1 12.8 73.8
2011 138 9.5 14.5 73.9
2012 123 10.1 12.1 74
2013 111 8.9 12.4 73.9
2014 113 8.9 12.6 73.5
2015 103 7.0 14.7 72.8
2016 113 7.0 16.1 73.5
2017 107 7.1 14.9 73.8
2018 111 6.8 16.1 97.3
2019 104 6.5 15.8 84.6
2020 84 6.4 13.0 83.3
2021 79 5.2 14.9 83.5
2022 80 5.4 14.5 77.5
2023 75 4.7 15.8 84
2024 81 5.4 14.8 84

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 Watts High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,282
2020 $9,819
2021 $9,806
2022 $12,254
2023 $12,675

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watts High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10475
 27.9%
African American00
American Indian3422
 35.3%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1310
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White3320
 39.4%
Two or More Races2219
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%84%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watts High School

Students at Watts High School are 31% White, 25% American Indian, 22% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 81 students attended Watts High School.

Watts High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Watts Elementary School


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