Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Pawhuska High School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is higher 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 77% 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: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PAWHUSKA HS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Pawhuska school district, encompassing approximately 329 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 and 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pawhuska High School's student population of 183 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pawhuska High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawhuska High School is 0.66, 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
#625 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
50%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawhuska High School's ranking?
Pawhuska High School is ranked #625 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pawhuska High School often compared to?
Pawhuska High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawhuska Elementary School, Prue High School, Barnsdall High School by visitors of our site.
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 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 lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Pawhuska High School?
183 students attend Pawhuska High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pawhuska High School students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawhuska High School?
Pawhuska High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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