Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Tupelo High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tupelo High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupelo High School is 0.71, 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
#57 out of 1680 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
30%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tupelo High School's ranking?
Tupelo High School is ranked #57 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tupelo High School?
The graduation rate of Tupelo High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Tupelo High School?
71 students attend Tupelo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Tupelo High School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tupelo High School?
Tupelo High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tupelo High School offer ?
Tupelo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tupelo High School part of?
Tupelo High School is part of Tupelo School District.
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