Tecumseh High School is a high school located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma roughly 42 miles East of Oklahoma City. The school nickname is the Savages, and the School's mascot is the Savage. Tecumseh High School serves approximately 659 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 684 students in grades 9-12, Tecumseh High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tecumseh High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Tecumseh, OK, encompassing approximately 85.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge lying about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tecumseh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tecumseh High School's student population of 684 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Seeking Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Tecumseh High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tecumseh 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
#702 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Savage
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tecumseh High School's ranking?
Tecumseh High School is ranked #702 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Tecumseh High School often compared to?
Tecumseh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee High School, Bethel High School, Tecumseh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tecumseh High School?
The graduation rate of Tecumseh High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
684 students attend Tecumseh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tecumseh High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tecumseh High School offer ?
Tecumseh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tecumseh High School part of?
Tecumseh High School is part of Tecumseh School District.
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