Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Tonkawa 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonkawa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tonkawa High School's student population of 208 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
208 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
20%
11%

Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
9%
20%

Black
1%
8%

White
63%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
14%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
78%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonkawa High School's ranking?
Tonkawa High School is ranked #724 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonkawa High School?
The graduation rate of Tonkawa High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Tonkawa High School?
208 students attend Tonkawa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tonkawa High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonkawa High School?
Tonkawa High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tonkawa High School offer ?
Tonkawa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tonkawa High School part of?
Tonkawa High School is part of Tonkawa School District.
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