Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Jay 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JAY HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jay, OK, covering approximately 248.4 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jay High School's student population of 471 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Bulldogs!
School Rankings
Jay 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 Jay High School is 0.65, 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
#1382 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
52%
11%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jay High School's ranking?
Jay High School is ranked #1382 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Jay High School often compared to?
Jay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove High School, Kansas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jay High School?
The graduation rate of Jay High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Jay High School?
471 students attend Jay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jay High School students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jay High School?
Jay High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jay High School offer ?
Jay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jay High School part of?
Jay High School is part of Jay School District.
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