Serving 278 students in grades 10-12, Byng 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byng High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Byng High School's student population of 278 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byng 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 Byng High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
29%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byng High School's ranking?
Byng High School is ranked #644 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Byng High School often compared to?
Byng High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byng High School?
The graduation rate of Byng High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Byng High School?
278 students attend Byng High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Byng High School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byng High School?
Byng High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Byng High School offer ?
Byng High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Byng High School part of?
Byng High School is part of Byng School District.
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