Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's student population of 1,089 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
12%
8%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is ranked #650 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Thomas Edison Preparatory High School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
1,089 students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offer ?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School part of?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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