New Lima Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Lima, Oklahoma, United States. The district contains an elementary school and a combined middle/high school. The district-wide mascot is the falcon. The population of the school is approximately 300.
Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, New Lima High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 61% 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: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Lima High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New Lima High School's student population of 72 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
New Lima High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Lima High School is 0.72, 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
#320 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
23%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
3%
8%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
29%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Lima High School's ranking?
New Lima High School is ranked #320 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are New Lima High School often compared to?
New Lima High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seminole High School, Sasakwa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 New Lima High School?
The graduation rate of New Lima High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend New Lima High School?
72 students attend New Lima High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of New Lima High School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Lima High School?
New Lima High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Lima High School offer ?
New Lima High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Lima High School part of?
New Lima High School is part of New Lima School District.
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