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Sulphur High School

1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
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Sulphur High School serves 404 students in grades 9-12.
Sulphur High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sulphur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Sulphur High School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sulphur High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sulphur High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
25%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
59%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OK.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
79%
This chart display graduation rate of Sulphur High School and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Sulphur School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulphur High School's ranking?

Sulphur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sulphur High School?

The graduation rate of Sulphur High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 79%.

How many students attend Sulphur High School?

404 students attend Sulphur High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Sulphur High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur High School?

Sulphur High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.

What grades does Sulphur High School offer ?

Sulphur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sulphur High School part of?

Sulphur High School is part of Sulphur School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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