Wister Public Schools is the school district of Wister, Oklahoma. It contains an elementary school and a combined middle/high school.
Serving 155 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 11-19% (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 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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
Top Rankings
Wister High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Wister High School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Wister High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wister High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
40%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
52%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-69%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 #936 out of 1,652 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?
11-19% 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?
155 students attend Wister High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wister High School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wister High School part of?
Wister High School is part of Wister School District.
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