Serving 423 students in grades 9-12, Purcell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purcell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Purcell High School's student population of 423 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Purcell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purcell High School is 0.66, 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
#687 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Purcell High School's ranking?
Purcell High School is ranked #687 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Purcell High School often compared to?
Purcell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purcell High School?
The graduation rate of Purcell High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Purcell High School?
423 students attend Purcell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Purcell High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell High School?
Purcell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell High School offer ?
Purcell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Purcell High School part of?
Purcell High School is part of Purcell School District.
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