PURCELL HIGH SCHOOL

PURCELL HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the PURCELL school district, located in Purcell, OK with about 385 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, PURCELL HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Purcell High School, located in Purcell, Oklahoma, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Purcell Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the region. The school provides a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they plan to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs. By maintaining an active presence in the local community, Purcell High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news can visit the official district website at http://purcellps.org.

For more information, contact PURCELL HS at (405) 527-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2020 North Green Avenue
Purcell, OK 73080-3080
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PURCELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Purcell, OK with about 385 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PURCELL
Total Students:
385
Teachers:
24.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 385 students

White
55.8%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.0%
Two or more races
7.0%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.