Okeene Junior-Senior High school is a public junior/senior high school in Okeene, Oklahoma, United States. Established as a junior secondary school in 1901, it expanded to include an upper secondary school in the 1920s. In the 2022-2023 school year, it enrolled 152 students.
Serving 47 students in grades 7-8, Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OKEENE JR-SR HS's attendance zone covers the entire Okeene school district, encompassing approximately 226 square miles in Okeene, OK. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)'s student population of 47 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) 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 Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is 0.46, 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
#1087 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
White
70%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Whippet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)'s ranking?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is ranked #1087 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)?
47 students attend Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) offer ?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) part of?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is part of Okeene School District.
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