McAlester High School

McAlester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Buffalo Dr,  McAlester, OK
McAlester Public Schools
3.6
1.3
982 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mendy Tubbs
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
500
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
20.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2%
State Average
7%
Science
6%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
398:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
48.1%
Two or more races
20.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
15%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
2.5%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oklahoma 358 Students
Oklahoma State University 295 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 186 Students
East Central University 151 Students
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 143 Students
Eastern Oklahoma State College 139 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 135 Students
The University of Tulsa 99 Students
Oral Roberts University 98 Students
University of Arkansas 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 66 Students
Business 61 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Physical Therapy 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Education 25 Students
Dental Hygiene 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 142 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
7/10/2024
McAlester highschool is not a good school. The teachers barely know what their teaching. The school doesn't care about students safety
3.0 Alum
1/8/2024
I went in as a senior in high school coming from a different school where I feel I had more opportunities and was being better prepared for college. The teachers were okay but there were a lot more days where we didn't do anything compared to my old school. I had to fight with a principal to be able to take a college class because it went over into a high school class by 30 minutes and had gotten approval from my teach that it would be interfering with and had already come up with a plan to make up the missed class time. Overall it wasn't bad for the one year but I feel if I had been there all four years I would be as prepared as I was when I went into college.
4.0 Junior
12/11/2023
Mcalester high school is a great school that helps you prepare for college with all the supplies and guidance needed.Mcalester high school is a great school with great extra curricular activities and awesome classes.The school gives you the opportunities and resoucres to prepare you for college
GreatSchools Reviews
1.3 3 Reviews
2.0 student
1/16/2025
I hate this school so much. So don’t go
1.0 other
6/2/2008
1.0 parent
6/2/2008

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McAlester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McAlester, OK and is served by the McAlester Public Schools in Oklahoma. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 982 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. McAlester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Baptist Academy, Lakewood Christian School, Randy Hughes Middle School, and more. Learn more about what McAlester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McAlester High School.

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