WESTERN HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTERN HEIGHTS MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WESTERN HEIGHTS school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 471 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th 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 31 teachers, WESTERN HEIGHTS MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Western Heights Middle School, located at 8435 Southwest 44th Street in Oklahoma City, serves as a key educational facility within the Western Heights Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the early adolescent years, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in higher grades and beyond.

The school operates as part of a district that emphasizes community involvement and the utilization of modern resources to support student learning. By providing a structured curriculum that includes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Western Heights Middle School strives to engage students through various academic and enrichment programs. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and administrative resources directly through the district’s official website at http://www.westernheights.k12.ok.us.

For more information, contact WESTERN HEIGHTS MS at (405) 350-3455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179-3179
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WESTERN HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 471 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WESTERN HEIGHTS
Total Students:
471
Teachers:
31.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th 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 471 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.2%
Black or African American
19.5%
White
18.9%
Two or more races
8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.2%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.