Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Barnsdall 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnsdall High School's attendance zone covers the entire Barnsdall, OK school district, encompassing approximately 149.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.3 miles and the furthest edge located 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnsdall High School's student population of 145 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Barnsdall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnsdall High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
41%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
1%
8%
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Cardinal
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnsdall High School's ranking?
Barnsdall High School is ranked #1387 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Barnsdall High School often compared to?
Barnsdall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prue High School, Pawhuska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnsdall High School?
The graduation rate of Barnsdall High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Barnsdall High School?
145 students attend Barnsdall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barnsdall High School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnsdall High School?
Barnsdall High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnsdall High School offer ?
Barnsdall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnsdall High School part of?
Barnsdall High School is part of Barnsdall School District.
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