Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shawnee High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Shawnee school district, covering approximately 25.4 square miles in Shawnee, OK. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawnee High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,045 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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
#842 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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)38.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Shawnee High School's ranking?
Shawnee High School is ranked #842 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Shawnee High School often compared to?
Shawnee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tecumseh High School, Mcloud High School, Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
1,045 students attend Shawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Shawnee High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shawnee High School offer ?
Shawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee High School part of?
Shawnee High School is part of Shawnee School District.
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