Stilwell High School is a high school in Stilwell, Oklahoma, United States. As of 2006, it had 615 students, of whom 70% were Native American, and some 38 teachers. The 1988-1989 class was the largest graduating class with a total of 181 graduates.
Serving 641 students in grades 9-12, Stilwell 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stilwell High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Stilwell, OK, covering approximately 127.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 7.6 miles and the furthest point located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stilwell High School's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Motto
It's a Great Day to Be An Indian!
School Rankings
Stilwell 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 Stilwell High School is 0.67, 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
#1288 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
51%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stilwell High School's ranking?
Stilwell High School is ranked #1288 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Stilwell High School often compared to?
Stilwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westville High School, Watts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stilwell High School?
The graduation rate of Stilwell High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Stilwell High School?
641 students attend Stilwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stilwell High School students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stilwell High School?
Stilwell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stilwell High School offer ?
Stilwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stilwell High School part of?
Stilwell High School is part of Stilwell School District.
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