Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Wister High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wister High School's student population of 145 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wister High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wister High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-69%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wister High School's ranking?
Wister High School is ranked #1055 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wister High School often compared to?
Wister High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore High School, Poteau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wister High School?
The graduation rate of Wister High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Wister High School?
145 students attend Wister High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wister High School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wister High School?
Wister High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wister High School offer ?
Wister High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wister High School part of?
Wister High School is part of Wister School District.
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