Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Talihina 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TALIHINA HS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Talihina, OK, covering approximately 71.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talihina High School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Talihina 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 Talihina High School is 0.55, 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
#1289 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
59%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talihina High School's ranking?
Talihina High School is ranked #1289 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Talihina High School often compared to?
Talihina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilburton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talihina High School?
The graduation rate of Talihina High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Talihina High School?
155 students attend Talihina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Talihina High School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talihina High School?
Talihina High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina High School offer ?
Talihina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talihina High School part of?
Talihina High School is part of Talihina School District.
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