MCALESTER HS

MCALESTER
1 Buffalo Drive
McAlester, OK 74501
982 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McAlester High School, located at 1 Buffalo Drive in McAlester, Oklahoma, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the McAlester Public Schools district. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic programming, vocational opportunities, and extracurricular involvement. The school takes great pride in its "Buffalo" mascot, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and identity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, McAlester High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. By providing a supportive environment and resources for personal and academic growth, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to become productive, responsible citizens in their community and beyond. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or administrative information can find comprehensive resources on their official website at http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us.
982
Total Students
57.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    464 (47.3%)
  • Two or More
    194 (19.8%)
  • American Indian
    149 (15.2%)
  • Hispanic
    137 (14.0%)
  • Black
    26 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3%)
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: MCALESTER
Phone: (918)423-4776
Website: http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 261
Grade 10 251
Grade 11 236
Grade 12 234
Gender Ratio
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SAVANNA
130 Students
9567 SOUTH US HWY 69
Savanna, OK 74565 (9.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th