Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Dewar 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewar High School's student population of 147 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dewar 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 Dewar High School is 0.53, 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
#1148 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
57%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Dewar High School's ranking?
Dewar High School is ranked #1148 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewar High School often compared to?
Dewar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris High School, Henryetta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dewar High School?
The graduation rate of Dewar High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Dewar High School?
147 students attend Dewar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dewar High School students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewar High School?
Dewar High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dewar High School offer ?
Dewar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewar High School part of?
Dewar High School is part of Dewar School District.
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