Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Oklahoma School For The Deaf 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
12%
8%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oklahoma School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Oklahoma School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 79%.
How many students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf?
42 students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Oklahoma School For The Deaf students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Oklahoma School For The Deaf offer ?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oklahoma School For The Deaf part of?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf is part of Oklahoma School For The Deaf School District.
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