Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Hennessey 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hennessey High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hennessey, OK, encompassing approximately 243.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hennessey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hennessey High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hennessey 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 Hennessey High School is 0.57, 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
#1299 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 Hennessey High School's ranking?
Hennessey High School is ranked #1299 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hennessey High School?
The graduation rate of Hennessey High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Hennessey High School?
243 students attend Hennessey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hennessey High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hennessey High School?
Hennessey High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hennessey High School offer ?
Hennessey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hennessey High School part of?
Hennessey High School is part of Hennessey School District.
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