Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Paoli High School ranks in the top 5% 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 <50% (which is higher than 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 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Paoli High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Paoli, OK, encompassing approximately 48.3 square miles. The area typically requires a 10-12 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paoli High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paoli High School's student population of 58 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
School Rankings
Paoli High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paoli High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
White
38%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Paoli High School's ranking?
Paoli High School is ranked #48 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paoli High School?
The graduation rate of Paoli High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Paoli High School?
58 students attend Paoli High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Paoli High School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paoli High School?
Paoli High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paoli High School offer ?
Paoli High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paoli High School part of?
Paoli High School is part of Paoli School District.
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