Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Salina 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salina High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Salina school district, covering approximately 61.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salina High School's student population of 272 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salina 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 Salina High School is 0.64, 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
#1297 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
52%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
28%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salina High School's ranking?
Salina High School is ranked #1297 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Salina High School often compared to?
Salina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chouteau-mazie High School, Locust Grove High School, Adair 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salina High School?
The graduation rate of Salina High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Salina High School?
272 students attend Salina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Salina High School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salina High School?
Salina High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salina High School offer ?
Salina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salina High School part of?
Salina High School is part of Salina School District.
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