Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Blanche Thomas 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanche Thomas High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sentinel school district, covering approximately 256.3 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 19.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanche Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blanche Thomas High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Blanche Thomas 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 Blanche Thomas High School is 0.60, 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
#873 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanche Thomas High School's ranking?
Blanche Thomas High School is ranked #873 out of 1,652 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 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blanche Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Blanche Thomas High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Blanche Thomas High School?
80 students attend Blanche Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blanche Thomas High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanche Thomas High School?
Blanche Thomas High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blanche Thomas High School offer ?
Blanche Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanche Thomas High School part of?
Blanche Thomas High School is part of Sentinel School District.
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