Putnam City West High School is a public 9–12 grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is part of the Putnam City Schools district. The school serves portions of suburban Oklahoma City as well as portions of Bethany and Warr Acres, and Woodlawn Park.
Serving 1,935 students in grades 9-12, Putnam City West 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 6% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam City West High School's student population of 1,935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Putnam City West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam City West High School is 0.61, 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
#1392 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
59%
20%
Black
15%
8%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam City West High School's ranking?
Putnam City West High School is ranked #1392 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Putnam City West High School often compared to?
Putnam City West 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam City West High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam City West High School is 79%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam City West High School?
1,935 students attend Putnam City West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Putnam City West High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam City West High School?
Putnam City West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam City West High School offer ?
Putnam City West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam City West High School part of?
Putnam City West High School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam City West High School located?
Putnam City West 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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