Bartlesville High School is a public high school located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Built in 1939, it was originally called College High School, and until 1950 housed a junior college as well as the high school. Its Streamline Moderne building was designed by Tulsa architect John Duncan Forsyth.
Serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12, Bartlesville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartlesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bartlesville High School's student population of 1,708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
White, Blue, Light blue
School Rankings
Bartlesville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartlesville High School is 0.65, 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
#178 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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: Bruins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartlesville High School's ranking?
Bartlesville High School is ranked #178 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Bartlesville High School often compared to?
Bartlesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartlesville High School?
The graduation rate of Bartlesville High School is 79%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Bartlesville High School?
1,708 students attend Bartlesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bartlesville High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartlesville High School?
Bartlesville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bartlesville High School offer ?
Bartlesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartlesville High School part of?
Bartlesville High School is part of Bartlesville School District.
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