Western Heights High School
School Overview
Western Heights High School is a public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is a school in Western Heights Public Schools district.
According to the Oklahoma state assessment result, about 12% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 638 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 45 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 638 students are attending Western Heights High School. By gender, there are 341 and 297 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Heights High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 101 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Asian | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| White | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 44 | 57 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 45 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Heights High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 45 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 45 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 213 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,079 Households |
| Population | 16,748 |
| Male | 8,753 |
| Female | 8,083 |
| Child Population | 5,615 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,133 Units |
| Average House Value | $87,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $739 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.80% |
| Average Household Income | $42,044 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 77.16% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western Heights High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 126 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 237 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western Heights High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 126 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 123 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 237 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Western Heights
In Western Heights, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
27 private schools are serving students in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.