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WESTERN HEIGHTS

Oklahoma · Public School District
8
Schools
2,858
Students
$16,628
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
92.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

WESTERN HEIGHTS is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 2,858 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,628 is above average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COUNCIL GROVE ESPK–04319
GREENVALE ESPK–04238
JOHN GLENN ESPK–04406
WINDS WEST ESPK–04263
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRIDGESTONE ES05–06411
WESTERN HEIGHTS MS07–08442
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WESTERN HEIGHTS HS10–12531
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WESTERN HEIGHTS 9TH GRADE CTR09–09248
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,628+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
64%
State
19.8%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal
16.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,858
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,628 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WESTERN HEIGHTS?
WESTERN HEIGHTS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,858 students.
What is the graduation rate for WESTERN HEIGHTS?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WESTERN HEIGHTS spend per student?
WESTERN HEIGHTS spends $16,628 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WESTERN HEIGHTS?
92% of students in WESTERN HEIGHTS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WESTERN HEIGHTS?
No, WESTERN HEIGHTS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WESTERN HEIGHTS serve?
WESTERN HEIGHTS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WESTERN HEIGHTS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WESTERN HEIGHTS is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.