Varnum High School

11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 89 students in grades 9-12, Varnum 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 89 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Varnum High School's student population of 89 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
89 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Varnum 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 Varnum High School is 0.70, 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)
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Varnum 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.
21-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Varnum 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.
≤20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Varnum 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
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
41%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Varnum High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Varnum High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Varnum High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
8%
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White
31%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Varnum High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Varnum High School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥80%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Varnum High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Varnum High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Varnum High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varnum High School's ranking?
Varnum High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Varnum High School often compared to?
Varnum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strother High School, Wewoka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Varnum High School?
The graduation rate of Varnum High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Varnum High School?
89 students attend Varnum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Varnum High School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Varnum High School offer ?
Varnum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Varnum High School part of?
Varnum High School is part of Varnum School District.

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5   5/1/2012
my son goes to this school I love that it is a small school
- Posted by Parent - hudso

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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