Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Newkirk 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 ≤10% (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 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newkirk High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Newkirk, OK, encompassing approximately 336.4 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newkirk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newkirk High School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newkirk 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 Newkirk High School is 0.42, 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
#1274 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
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)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Newkirk High School's ranking?
Newkirk High School is ranked #1274 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Newkirk High School often compared to?
Newkirk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell High School, Ponca City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 Newkirk High School?
The graduation rate of Newkirk High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Newkirk High School?
241 students attend Newkirk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Newkirk High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newkirk High School?
Newkirk High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newkirk High School offer ?
Newkirk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newkirk High School part of?
Newkirk High School is part of Newkirk School District.
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