Nathan Hale High School is a high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Opened in 1959, it is part of the Tulsa Public Schools, and is a public school for students from grades 9 through 12.
Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, Nathan Hale 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 48% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale High School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nathan Hale 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 Nathan Hale High School is 0.71, 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
#1591 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
20%
8%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)48%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ranger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale High School's ranking?
Nathan Hale High School is ranked #1591 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Nathan Hale High School often compared to?
Nathan Hale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Preparatory High School, Jenks 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School?
The graduation rate of Nathan Hale High School is 48%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nathan Hale High School?
995 students attend Nathan Hale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nathan Hale High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Hale High School?
Nathan Hale High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale High School offer ?
Nathan Hale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathan Hale High School part of?
Nathan Hale High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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