Tahlequah Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Tahlequah Junior High School serves 427 students in grades 5-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
49%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tahlequah Junior High School?
427 students attend Tahlequah Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tahlequah Junior High School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahlequah Junior High School?
Tahlequah Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tahlequah Junior High School offer ?
Tahlequah Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Tahlequah Junior High School part of?
Tahlequah Junior High School is part of Tahlequah School District.

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