Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Tonkawa 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonkawa High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tonkawa, OK, covering approximately 127.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonkawa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tonkawa High School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa High School is 0.59, 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
#737 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
40-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonkawa High School's ranking?
Tonkawa High School is ranked #737 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonkawa High School?
The graduation rate of Tonkawa High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Tonkawa High School?
195 students attend Tonkawa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tonkawa High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonkawa High School?
Tonkawa High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tonkawa High School offer ?
Tonkawa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonkawa High School part of?
Tonkawa High School is part of Tonkawa School District.
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