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Watonga High School

1200 Eagle Lane, Watonga, OK 73772 · (580) 623-7362 · Blaine County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL214 STUDENTS
Enrollment
214
High
DISTRICT 244 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
171 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 96329%
Grade 105124%
Grade 115023%
Grade 125023%
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 73% · US 70%
White
11252%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 43% · US 43%
Hispanic
4521%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 21% · US 30%
Black
63%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8% · US 15%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2% · US 6%
Two+
2612%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 14% · US 5%
Native American
2411%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 11% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12357%
Female
9143%

School pathway

Feeds from
Watonga Middle School06–08
Based on grade levels within WATONGA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Watonga High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Oklahoma
Enrollment
ranked largest first
214#212 of 467
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.0:1#27 of 220
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
65.4%#94 of 220
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
79.9%#44 of 323
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
214
+26 (+14%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 246
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 12.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2521416.513.0:180% (171)
2023-2421217.911.8:185% (180)
2022-2321218.711.3:172% (152)
2020-211881512.5:172% (135)
2017-1819612.615.5:170% (138)
2015-161921216.0:165% (125)
2010-111871314.4:166% (124)
2000-013032114.4:154% (163)
1990-912462310.7:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Watonga High School.

Since 2017-18: students up 9% (196 to 214); teachers up 31% (12.6 to 16.5).

About Watonga High School

Among the schools in Watonga, Oklahoma, is Watonga High School, a low-enrollment high school. It reports enrollment of 214 students in grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Oklahoma enroll around 443, and this school is 52% below that mark.

WATONGA includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 731 students.

Federal enrollment data show Watonga High School is 52% White. The remaining shares are 21% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 11% Native American, and 3% Black. Blaine County as a whole is about 72% White, so the school's share is lower. A diversity index of 65% means there is a 65% chance two randomly chosen students at Watonga High School are from different groups.

Watonga High School reported 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 13.0:1. High schools in Oklahoma average 15.4:1, 2.5 more students per teacher than here. There are 171 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 80% of enrollment. Public schools in Blaine County average 72%.

Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Blaine County show that median household income comes to about $61,642, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Blaine County counts 14 public schools with about 2,067 students.

Watonga High School's closest public school neighbor is Watonga Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.

Federal data place Watonga High School in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.

Enrollment rose by 14% across 4 years, from 188 in 2020-21 to 214 in 2024-25.

This page is set up for the Watonga High School community to discuss fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.

Blaine County at a glance

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Population
8,570
Census ACS
Median income
$61,642
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,067 students

Quick facts

School name
Watonga High School
District
WATONGA
Address
1200 Eagle Lane, Watonga, OK 73772
Phone
(580) 623-7362
County
Blaine County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
214
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free and reduced lunch
171 (80%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
403177001758
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Watonga High School
What is the total enrollment at Watonga High School?
Watonga High School enrolls approximately 214 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Watonga High School serve?
Watonga High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Watonga High School is approximately 13.0:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Watonga High School?
Student demographics at Watonga High School are roughly 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Watonga High School in?
Watonga High School is part of WATONGA.
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