Idabel High School is high school located in Idabel, Oklahoma, which is in McCurtain County in the southeastern corner of the state. It is a part of Idabel Public Schools.
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Idabel 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idabel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Idabel High School's student population of 425 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idabel 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 Idabel High School is 0.81, which is more 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
#1238 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
20%
8%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idabel High School's ranking?
Idabel High School is ranked #1238 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Idabel High School often compared to?
Idabel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broken Bow High School, Haworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idabel High School?
The graduation rate of Idabel High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Idabel High School?
425 students attend Idabel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Idabel High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idabel High School?
Idabel High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Idabel High School offer ?
Idabel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idabel High School part of?
Idabel High School is part of Idabel School District.
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