Putnam City High School is a secondary school located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, a northwestern suburb of metropolitan Oklahoma City, U.S.. It is one of three high schools in the Putnam City School District and serves more than 1,900 students. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools.
Serving 2,002 students in grades 9-12, Putnam City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Putnam City High School's student population of 2,002 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Putnam City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam City High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
28%
8%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam City High School's ranking?
Putnam City High School is ranked #1018 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Putnam City High School often compared to?
Putnam City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam City North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam City High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam City High School is 78%, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam City High School?
2,002 students attend Putnam City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Putnam City High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam City High School?
Putnam City High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam City High School offer ?
Putnam City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam City High School part of?
Putnam City High School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam City High School located?
Putnam City High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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