The Oklahoma School for the Deaf is a public residential school for the deaf and hard of hearing students ages 2 through 18. The school teaches K-12 students in Sulphur, Oklahoma, United States.
Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oklahoma School For The Deaf 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 <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oklahoma School For The Deaf's student population of 54 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oklahoma School For The Deaf is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
69%
American Indian
11%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
96%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf?
54 students attend Oklahoma School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oklahoma School For The Deaf students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Oklahoma School For The Deaf offer ?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oklahoma School For The Deaf part of?
Oklahoma School For The Deaf is part of Oklahoma School For The Deaf School District.
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