Serving 300 students in grades 8-9, Harrah Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Harrah Junior High School?
300 students attend Harrah Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harrah Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrah Junior High School?
Harrah Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrah Junior High School offer ?
Harrah Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Harrah Junior High School part of?
Harrah Junior High School is part of Harrah School District.
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