VERDIGRIS HS

www.vps.k12.ok.us

420 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Verdigris High School is a public secondary school located in Claremore, Oklahoma, serving as a key component of the Verdigris Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban-rural community just outside of Tulsa, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic growth and extracurricular engagement. The district generally maintains a reputation for a strong sense of community pride and a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a balanced curriculum.

The school’s athletic teams, known as the Cardinals, are a central part of the campus culture, reflecting the district's dedication to student involvement outside of the classroom. By leveraging its position within the Verdigris Public Schools system, the high school focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, aiming to uphold rigorous educational standards while supporting the social and personal development of its student body. Further information regarding specific academic programs, calendar events, and district policies can be found on their official website at http://www.vps.k12.ok.us.

420

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERDIGRIS HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	65
American Indian	74
Pacific Islander	3

White
237 (56.4 %)
American Indian
74 (17.6 %)
Two or More
65 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VERDIGRIS
Phone:	(918)266-2336
Website:	http://www.vps.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 110