Original Research by School Decision on Crescent Hs
Crescent High School serves roughly a hundred and eighty students in grades nine through twelve and is the sole high school in the Crescent district. The school sits in the small, predominantly rural town of Crescent, part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town, with a population that has been stable for decades, is a compact agricultural community where the high school is integrated into the town center rather than isolated on a separate campus. The community’s economy historically relied on agriculture and a now-closed uranium processing facility; today, many residents likely commute to Guthrie or Oklahoma City for work.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of American Indian or Alaska Native students and smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the number of students receiving special education services or English learner support, was not available in the reviewed records. A parent or resident who wants to understand the school’s support for students with additional needs may want to follow up with the administration directly.
Crescent High School serves grades nine through twelve, and state testing data was not available in the materials reviewed. This gap often reflects the nature of high school assessment in a given state or a particular reporting cycle, but the reason was not clear from the data provided. Without state test results, it is not possible to characterize the school’s academic proficiency relative to others. The school’s graduation rate, which is a standard metric for high schools, was also not available in this data set. A parent evaluating this school will want to ask the district or school office directly for recent graduation numbers and any state-issued report cards.
The school is not a charter school, and its Title I status was not listed. Information on discipline rates, course access, staffing, and attendance was absent from the records. Similarly, no details about the school’s program offerings—such as Advanced Placement, dual credit, career and technical education, or extracurriculars—were available in the data provided. Given the size of the school, these offerings may be limited, but a prospective family would need to inquire with the school to learn what pathways are available.
The community context shows that housing in Crescent is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks. The estimated monthly mortgage and rent are modest, and median household income at the national level provides a reference point for affordability. The unemployment rate nationally has been stable at a low level. These economic conditions suggest that Crescent is a place where housing costs are not a barrier for many families, though the local job market is smaller and more limited than in a larger metro area.
Crescent High School offers a small, community-centered setting in a quiet agricultural town. The missing academic data means that a family cannot easily compare this school to others on test scores or graduation rates without seeking that information directly from the school. The school’s size and rural location mean that students likely know each other well, and the school is close to the center of town. For a family that values a small environment and is willing to investigate academic outcomes firsthand, this school may be a fit. For those who rely on public data to make comparisons, the gaps will require follow-up conversations with the school or district.
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