Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Velma-alma 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 40-49% (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 35% 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: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velma-alma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Velma-alma High School's student population of 152 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Velma-alma 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 Velma-alma 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
#918 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Velma-alma High School's ranking?
Velma-alma High School is ranked #918 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Velma-alma High School often compared to?
Velma-alma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Empire High School, Marlow 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Velma-alma High School?
The graduation rate of Velma-alma High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Velma-alma High School?
152 students attend Velma-alma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Velma-alma High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velma-alma High School?
Velma-alma High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Velma-alma High School offer ?
Velma-alma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Velma-alma High School part of?
Velma-alma High School is part of Velma-Alma School District.
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