Serving 92 students in grades 7-8, Talihina Jhs 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talihina Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Talihina Jhs's student population of 92 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talihina Jhs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talihina Jhs is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
59%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
36%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talihina Jhs's ranking?
Talihina Jhs is ranked #1565 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Talihina Jhs?
92 students attend Talihina Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Talihina Jhs students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talihina Jhs?
Talihina Jhs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina Jhs offer ?
Talihina Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Talihina Jhs part of?
Talihina Jhs is part of Talihina School District.
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