Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Putnam Heights Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam Heights Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam Heights Academy High School's student population of 65 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Putnam Heights Academy 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 Putnam Heights Academy High School is 0.63, 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
#1168 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
35%
8%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)11-19%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putnam Heights Academy High School's ranking?
Putnam Heights Academy High School is ranked #1168 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam Heights Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam Heights Academy High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Putnam Heights Academy High School?
65 students attend Putnam Heights Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Putnam Heights Academy High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Academy High School?
Putnam Heights Academy High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Academy High School offer ?
Putnam Heights Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Heights Academy High School part of?
Putnam Heights Academy High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam Heights Academy High School located?
Putnam Heights Academy High School is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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