For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,013 students in 74502, OK.
The top-ranked public high school in 74502, OK is Mcalester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 74502 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in 74502, OK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 74502 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcalester High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74502, OK Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
74502, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Gr: 1-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: 1-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Gr: K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Gr: K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 74502, OK?
The top-ranked public high schools in 74502, OK include Mcalester High School.
How many public high schools are located in 74502?
1 public high schools are located in 74502.
What is the racial composition of students in 74502?
74502 public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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