Blanche Thomas High School

708 E Washington
Sentinel, OK 73664
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Blanche Thomas 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blanche Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Blanche Thomas High School's student population of 95 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Blanche Thomas 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 Blanche Thomas 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)
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blanche Thomas 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.
21-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blanche Thomas 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.
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
38%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
51%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.60
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(20-21)
≥80%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Blanche Thomas 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
54%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blanche Thomas High School's ranking?
Blanche Thomas High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blanche Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Blanche Thomas High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Blanche Thomas High School?
95 students attend Blanche Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blanche Thomas High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche Thomas High School?
Blanche Thomas High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blanche Thomas High School offer ?
Blanche Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blanche Thomas High School part of?
Blanche Thomas High School is part of Sentinel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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