Original Research by School Decision on Carl Albert Hs
Carl Albert High School sits within the Midwest City-Del City district on the eastern side of Oklahoma City, a sprawling state capital whose economy is anchored by energy, aviation, federal employment at Tinker Air Force Base, and the livestock industry. The high school serves grades nine through twelve and enrolls a substantial student body. Its racial and ethnic composition includes a large white plurality, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, a significant representation of students who identify as two or more races, and smaller numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. This is a school where no single background dominates, but the white student group is the largest.
The academic picture for Carl Albert is incomplete from the data available. State assessment results were not reported in the information we examined, meaning there is no proficiency index to place the school against others in Oklahoma County. Similarly, the four-year graduation rate was absent from the data. A parent looking for these foundational performance measures would need to check directly with the school or district for current state report card results. The absence of these figures is not unusual for some data collections, but it means the primary academic summary one would typically use to judge a school's effectiveness is missing here.
Supporting data about the school environment is also sparse. Information on economic disadvantage, special education identification, English learner status, discipline, course access, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism were all absent from the available record. A parent should inquire about these areas, particularly the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as that economic context shapes school resources and peer environment. Without that information, it is harder to assess the full scope of student supports in place.
The housing market for the area surrounding the school shows home values that are roughly in line with the state average, while rents have been rising at a faster clip. The national unemployment rate sits in a moderate range, and real median household income nationally has been slowly trending upward. The local affordability picture, with typical rents and mortgage costs, suggests a market that remains accessible compared to many parts of the country, though rising rents could be a concern for families considering a move into the zone.
The Midwest City-Del City district did not yield any recent parent-relevant changes in the information searched, such as bond elections, curriculum shifts, or property tax developments. This may reflect a period of stability, or simply that such changes were not captured in the records we reviewed. A parent moving into the area should follow the district’s public notices for any upcoming votes or program updates.
In short, Carl Albert High School is a comprehensive high school in a large, economically diverse metro area, serving a sizable and varied student population. The most notable gap is the absence of state testing and graduation data, which are typically the bedrock of any school evaluation. A family considering this school should make a point of contacting the school office or reviewing the most recent Oklahoma School Report Card to fill in those critical academic performance numbers before making a decision.
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