Blackwell High School

303 East Coolidge Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Blackwell High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blackwell High School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Blackwell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#904 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackwell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blackwell High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Blackwell High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blackwell High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackwell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackwell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blackwell High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackwell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackwell High School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Blackwell High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackwell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackwell High School's ranking?
Blackwell High School is ranked #904 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Blackwell High School often compared to?
Blackwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponca City High School, Newkirk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackwell High School?
The graduation rate of Blackwell High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Blackwell High School?
331 students attend Blackwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Blackwell High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell High School?
Blackwell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blackwell High School offer ?
Blackwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blackwell High School part of?
Blackwell High School is part of Blackwell School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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