Western Heights High School, Oklahoma City is the high school of Western Heights Public Schools, which is a small independent school district located in southwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. It is located at 8201 SW 44th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73179.
Serving 606 students in grades 10-12, Western Heights 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Heights High School's student population of 606 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western Heights 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 Western Heights High School is 0.69, which is less 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
#1479 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Heights High School's ranking?
Western Heights High School is ranked #1479 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Western Heights High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Western Heights High School?
606 students attend Western Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Western Heights High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Heights High School?
Western Heights High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Heights High School offer ?
Western Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Heights High School part of?
Western Heights High School is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Heights High School located?
Western Heights High School is located in the Winds West neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 3 other public schools located in Winds West.
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