Serving 674 students in grades 9-12, Poteau High School ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poteau High School's attendance zone encompasses approximately 85.2 square miles, covering the entire Poteau school district in Poteau, OK. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum stretch of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poteau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poteau High School's student population of 674 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Poteau High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poteau High School is 0.70, 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
#456 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Poteau High School's ranking?
Poteau High School is ranked #456 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Poteau High School often compared to?
Poteau High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wister High School, Howe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poteau High School?
The graduation rate of Poteau High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Poteau High School?
674 students attend Poteau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Poteau High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poteau High School?
Poteau High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poteau High School offer ?
Poteau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poteau High School part of?
Poteau High School is part of Poteau School District.
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