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Shawnee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,332 students in Shawnee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Shawnee School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
3,332 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Shawnee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
# American Indian Students
400 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
12%
11%
# Asian Students
11 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
167 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
1,489 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
45%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
808 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
24%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
239
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
264
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
283
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,149 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$11,287
Spending / Student
$12,482
$11,261
Best Shawnee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 North Kennedy Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-3084
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-3084
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 East Independence Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1878
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1878
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
412 North Draper Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1806
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1806
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1519
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1519
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Shawnee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Louisa Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1846
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1846
Grades: 1-5
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shawnee Ec Center
Magnet School
1831 Airport Drive
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-3388
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-3388
Grades: PK-K
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,332 students.
What is the rank of Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District is ranked #437 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee School District?
45% of Shawnee School District students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Shawnee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,482 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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