Talihina Junior High School

600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades 7-8, Talihina Junior 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Talihina Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Talihina Junior High School's student population of 78 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Talihina Junior 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 Talihina Junior High School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1603 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Talihina Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Talihina Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Talihina Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
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American Indian
54%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
20%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
39%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talihina Junior High School's ranking?
Talihina Junior High School is ranked #1603 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Talihina Junior High School?
78 students attend Talihina Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Talihina Junior High School students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talihina Junior High School?
Talihina Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Talihina Junior High School offer ?
Talihina Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Talihina Junior High School part of?
Talihina Junior High School is part of Talihina School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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