Schools & Families in McAlester
McAlester's education picture centers on McAlester High School's moderate, honestly stated performance, set within a family community anchored by MCAAP's real economic stability.
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Learn moreMcAlester High School: a real, moderate performance picture
McAlester High School enrolls approximately 982 students in grades 9-12 at a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio, carrying a Niche grade of B-. State test proficiency is cited at 21% math and 41% reading -- a real, moderate picture this record states plainly rather than oversells (base record).
A family community anchored by real economic stability
MCAAP's stable, large-scale federal employment base (2,000+ connected jobs) gives McAlester a genuinely stable economic floor for families relative to many small Oklahoma towns without a comparable anchor employer (base record).
A real, disclosed crime factor families should weigh
McAlester's crime rate (27 per 1,000, NeighborhoodScout) runs above more than 88% of Oklahoma communities -- a real, disclosed factor families should weigh directly, without this record naming any specific unsafe neighborhood, per site policy (base record).
Key takeaways
- McAlester High School carries a Niche B- grade with moderate state-test proficiency (21% math, 41% reading).
- MCAAP's stable federal employment base anchors a genuine economic floor for families.
- McAlester's elevated crime rate is a real, disclosed factor worth weighing directly.
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