For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public high schools serving 14,472 students in Oklahoma.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Oklahoma are North High School, Deer Creek High School and Norman North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Oklahoma blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T. Washington High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Oklahoma public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Oklahoma (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 West Danforth Road
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2875
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 Northwest 206th Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-5720
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-5720
Grades: 9-12
| 2,036 students
Rank: #33.
Norman North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1809 Stubbeman Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5954
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 366-5954
Grades: 9-12
| 2,401 students
Rank: #44.
Booker T. Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1514 East Zion Street
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 925-1000
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 925-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 West 15th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-2230
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,796 students
Rank: #66.
Bethany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6370
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6370
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Adair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Harley Hughes Ave
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2424
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 North Ellison Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 587-5400
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 587-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #99.
Plainview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
Harding Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 N Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1111.
Chisholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4018 West Carrier Road
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 233-2852
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 233-2852
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1212.
Dickson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Pauls Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 West Guy
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Grades: 7-9
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Oklahoma?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Oklahoma include North High School, Deer Creek High School and Norman North High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Oklahoma?
13 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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