Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Valley 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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- 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: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Valley High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Talihina, OK, encompassing approximately 154.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Valley High School's student population of 69 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley High School is 0.67, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Valley High School's ranking?
Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Valley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Buffalo Valley High School?
69 students attend Buffalo Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Buffalo Valley High School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley High School?
Buffalo Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley High School offer ?
Buffalo Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Valley High School part of?
Buffalo Valley High School is part of Buffalo Valley School District.
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