Top Rankings
Western Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,888 students in Western Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Western Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
2,888 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#527 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
% American Indian
4%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
46%
20%
% Black
23%
8%
% White
15%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,871 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,057 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,871
$10,983
Spending / Student
$16,057
$10,957
Best Western Heights School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winds West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Southwest 37th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7721 Melrose Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3465
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3465
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Western Heights High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Grades: 10-12
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Greenvale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Greenvale Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3470
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 350-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
John Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 South Land Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 350-3480
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 350-3480
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Bridgestone Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S Council
Oklahoma City, OK 73128
(405) 350-3420
Oklahoma City, OK 73128
(405) 350-3420
Grades: 5-6
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Western Heights Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Grades: 7-8
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Grades: 9
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,888 students.
What is the rank of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District is ranked #530 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Heights School District?
46% of Western Heights School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Heights School District?
Western Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Western Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,057 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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