Verdigris High School in Claremore, Oklahoma on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Verdigris High School is a rural public school in Claremore, Oklahoma that is part of Verdigris School District. It serves 417 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

417 Students

21 Teachers

26505 S 4110 Rd

Claremore, OK 74019 View local requests

http://www.vps.k12.ok.us

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Verdigris High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Denslow

Ms. Headrick

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Verdigris High School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

22%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Verdigris High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 18, 2026

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