Top Rankings
Tahlequah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,493 students in Tahlequah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Tahlequah School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
3,493 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Tahlequah School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 539 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Graduation Rate
86%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
1,206 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
35%
12%
# Asian Students
39 Students
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
709 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
19%
# Black Students
27 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
727 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
21%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
784 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
22%
12%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
250
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
264
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,350 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,355
$11,363
Spending / Student
$12,350
$11,336
Best Tahlequah School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Es
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Tahlequah High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
591 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #33.
Tahlequah MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoyah Es
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Es
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,493 students.
What is the rank of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District is ranked #161 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahlequah School District?
35% of Tahlequah School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahlequah School District?
Tahlequah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Tahlequah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,350 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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