Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Hennessey 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hennessey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hennessey High School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hennessey High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hennessey High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hennessey High School's ranking?
Hennessey High School is ranked #1294 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hennessey High School?
The graduation rate of Hennessey High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hennessey High School?
246 students attend Hennessey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hennessey High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennessey High School?
Hennessey High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hennessey High School offer ?
Hennessey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hennessey High School part of?
Hennessey High School is part of Hennessey School District.
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