Serving 206 students in grades 9-12, Pawhuska 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawhuska High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Pawhuska High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Pawhuska High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawhuska High School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
41%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
25%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawhuska High School's ranking?
Pawhuska High School is ranked #931 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pawhuska High School often compared to?
Pawhuska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prue High School, Pawhuska Elementary School, Barnsdall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawhuska High School?
The graduation rate of Pawhuska High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pawhuska High School?
206 students attend Pawhuska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pawhuska High School students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawhuska High School?
Pawhuska High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawhuska High School offer ?
Pawhuska High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawhuska High School part of?
Pawhuska High School is part of Pawhuska School District.
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