WATTS HS

WATTS HS, a rural-scale secondary school in Watts, Oklahoma, overseen by WATTS, works with 76 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 83% leaner than the state mean of about 443.

WATTS comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 206 students; WATTS HS is among them.

On demographics, WATTS HS lists that the most-represented group is White (38%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 24% Native American, 21% multiracial, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, WATTS HS has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. The state averages around 15.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 88% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is north of Adair County's rate of about 77%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Adair County shows median household earnings sit near $48,041, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Adair County's 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,152 students), WATTS HS is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is WATTS ES, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. WATTS HS's enrollment has edged down 32% since 2018, when it stood at 111 (now 76). White enrollment moved from 27% to 38% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 in 2025.

On this page, members of the WATTS HS community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.