Barnsdall High School serves 105 students in grades 9-12.
Barnsdall High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnsdall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Barnsdall High School's student population of 105 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
105 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Barnsdall High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barnsdall High School is 0.58, 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
#991 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
38%
12%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%

Black
n/a
8%

White
52%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
12%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
79%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #991 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnsdall High School?
The graduation rate of Barnsdall High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 79%.
How many students attend Barnsdall High School?
105 students attend Barnsdall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barnsdall High School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnsdall High School?
Barnsdall High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnsdall High School offer ?
Barnsdall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barnsdall High School part of?
Barnsdall High School is part of Barnsdall School District.
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