Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Okemah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okemah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Okemah High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okemah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okemah High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
46%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
3%
8%
White
39%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okemah High School's ranking?
Okemah High School is ranked #532 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okemah High School?
The graduation rate of Okemah High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Okemah High School?
203 students attend Okemah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Okemah High School students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okemah High School?
Okemah High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okemah High School offer ?
Okemah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Okemah High School part of?
Okemah High School is part of Okemah School District.
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