Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

2906 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's student population of 1,074 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,074 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#343 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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25%
24%
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46%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
6%
12%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
19%
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Black
14%
8%
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White
42%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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88%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is ranked #343 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Thomas Edison Preparatory High School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
1,074 students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offer ?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School part of?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is part of Tulsa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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