Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Spiro 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spiro High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spiro 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 Spiro High School is 0.62, 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
#1132 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spiro High School's ranking?
Spiro High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Spiro High School often compared to?
Spiro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poteau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spiro High School?
The graduation rate of Spiro High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Spiro High School?
290 students attend Spiro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Spiro High School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spiro High School?
Spiro High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spiro High School offer ?
Spiro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spiro High School part of?
Spiro High School is part of Spiro School District.
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