Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Blackwell High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackwell High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blackwell, OK school district, covering approximately 114.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackwell High School's student population of 353 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackwell High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell High School is 0.53, 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
#495 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwell High School's ranking?
Blackwell High School is ranked #495 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Blackwell High School often compared to?
Blackwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponca City High School, Newkirk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Blackwell High School?
The graduation rate of Blackwell High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Blackwell High School?
353 students attend Blackwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blackwell High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwell High School?
Blackwell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackwell High School offer ?
Blackwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwell High School part of?
Blackwell High School is part of Blackwell School District.
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