Barnsdall High School is a secondary school in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. It belongs to the Barnsdall Independent School District.
Serving 61 students in grades 7-8, Barnsdall 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnsdall Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Barnsdall Jhs's student population of 61 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Colors
Silver, Cardinal
School Rankings
Barnsdall Jhs 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 Barnsdall Jhs is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
41%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnsdall Jhs's ranking?
Barnsdall Jhs is ranked #1207 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Barnsdall Jhs often compared to?
Barnsdall Jhsis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Dewey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Barnsdall Jhs?
61 students attend Barnsdall Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Barnsdall Jhs students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnsdall Jhs?
Barnsdall Jhs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnsdall Jhs offer ?
Barnsdall Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnsdall Jhs part of?
Barnsdall Jhs is part of Barnsdall School District.
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