Serving 3,547 students in grades 9-12, Jenks High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jenks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jenks High School's student population of 3,547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 189 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jenks High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenks High School is 0.68, 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
#166 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)91%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenks High School's ranking?
Jenks High School is ranked #166 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Jenks High School often compared to?
Jenks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bixby High School, Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jenks High School?
The graduation rate of Jenks High School is 91%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Jenks High School?
3,547 students attend Jenks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jenks High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenks High School?
Jenks High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jenks High School offer ?
Jenks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jenks High School part of?
Jenks High School is part of Jenks School District.
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