Purcell High School

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Purcell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2020 N Green Ave,  Purcell, OK
Purcell Public Schools
3.8
2.7
438 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bret Petty
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
41.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
7%
Science
3%
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
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
43.4%
Hispanic
33.9%
Two or more races
16.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<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 130 Students
Oklahoma State University 69 Students
University of Central Oklahoma 66 Students
East Central University 57 Students
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City 41 Students
Oklahoma City Community College 39 Students
Oklahoma Baptist University 26 Students
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 25 Students
Baylor University 21 Students
Oklahoma City University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Business 17 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Biology 11 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 46 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/29/2023
Purcell High is, as public schools in the south go, pretty good. The atmosphere is good, cases of bullying are rare, and the teachers- while not always the brightest- seem to care, for the most part. The only changes I'd want is more funding- which, as far as I'm aware, is out of their control- and having better-qualified teachers- they're still good, and you learn what you need to know, but sometimes it's overwhelmingly obvious who was only hired to be a football coach.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2021
Very welcoming school and great for making really strong connections. The small school atmosphere really allows you to grow close with teachers and peers alike while being able to get one-on-one help if you need it.
5.0 Junior
5/7/2020
Purcell High School is a great school. They try their best to prepare you for college and the world after high school. The teachers are helpful and kind. They try to the best of their ability to help every student. Purcell High School has been an amazing experience for me.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 other
9/21/2025
Absolutely ridiculous that visitors for a little league game can't sit at the visitors section in your stadium. We didn't get a reason why just that we had move. Do better and show respect to your visitors
2.0 parent
6/27/2009
5.0 student
8/14/2008

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Purcell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Purcell, OK, in the Purcell neighborhood, and is served by the Purcell Public Schools in Oklahoma. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 438 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Purcell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $216,488. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lexington High School, Purcell Junior High School, Lexington Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Purcell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Purcell High School.

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