WESTERN HEIGHTS 9TH GRADE CTR

WESTERN HEIGHTS 9TH GRADE CTR is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the WESTERN HEIGHTS school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 259 students. 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 14 teachers, WESTERN HEIGHTS 9TH GRADE CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

The Western Heights 9th Grade Center, located at 8201 Southwest 44th Street in Oklahoma City, serves as a specialized transitional campus for students entering their first year of high school within the Western Heights Public Schools district. By dedicating a separate facility exclusively to ninth graders, the school aims to provide a focused academic and social environment that helps students navigate the significant shift from middle school to the more rigorous expectations of high school. This approach is designed to foster a supportive transition, allowing freshmen to build strong foundational skills and peer connections before moving on to the main high school campus.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic requirements, essential for meeting graduation standards and preparing students for future success in their sophomore year and beyond. As part of the Western Heights school system, the 9th Grade Center shares the district's commitment to community engagement and student development, utilizing both classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities to keep students involved. Families and prospective students can find detailed information regarding administrative contacts, academic programs, and school policies through the district’s official website at http://www.westernheights.k12.ok.us.

For more information, contact WESTERN HEIGHTS 9TH GRADE CTR at (405) 350-3415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.