Sulphur High School is a public high school located in Sulphur, Oklahoma.
Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, Sulphur High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sulphur High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sulphur school district, covering approximately 144.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 12.4 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sulphur High School's student population of 460 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sulphur High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sulphur High School is 0.62, 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
#201 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
Sports
School Mascot
Mack
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulphur High School's ranking?
Sulphur High School is ranked #201 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sulphur High School often compared to?
Sulphur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 81.2%.
How many students attend Sulphur High School?
460 students attend Sulphur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sulphur High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulphur High School part of?
Sulphur High School is part of Sulphur School District.
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