Serving 104 students in grades 10-12, Cordell 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cordell High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cordell 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 Cordell High School is 0.38, 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
#623 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordell High School's ranking?
Cordell High School is ranked #623 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cordell High School often compared to?
Cordell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burns Flat-dill City High School, Cordell Junior High School, Cordell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordell High School?
The graduation rate of Cordell High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cordell High School?
104 students attend Cordell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cordell High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordell High School?
Cordell High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cordell High School offer ?
Cordell High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Cordell High School part of?
Cordell High School is part of Cordell School District.
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