Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, New Lima 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 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Lima High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Lima High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Lima 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 New Lima High School is 0.61, 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
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
32%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Lima High School's ranking?
New Lima High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are New Lima High School often compared to?
New Lima High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sasakwa High School, Seminole High School, Bowlegs High School by visitors of our site.
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 New Lima High School?
The graduation rate of New Lima High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend New Lima High School?
59 students attend New Lima High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of New Lima High School students are White, 32% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Lima High School?
New Lima High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Lima High School offer ?
New Lima High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Lima High School part of?
New Lima High School is part of New Lima School District.
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