Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Panama 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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Panama High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 90.1 square miles in Panama, OK. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Panama High School's student population of 223 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Panama 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 Panama High School is 0.62, 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)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
24%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 Panama High School's ranking?
Panama 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 Panama High School often compared to?
Panama High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wister High School, Poteau 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 Panama High School?
The graduation rate of Panama High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Panama High School?
223 students attend Panama High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Panama High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panama High School?
Panama High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Panama High School offer ?
Panama High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Panama High School part of?
Panama High School is part of Panama School District.
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