Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Pawnee 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pawnee High School's student population of 203 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Pawnee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee High School is 0.65, 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
#463 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
35%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee High School's ranking?
Pawnee High School is ranked #463 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Pawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Pawnee High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pawnee High School?
203 students attend Pawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pawnee High School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee High School?
Pawnee High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawnee High School offer ?
Pawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee High School part of?
Pawnee High School is part of Pawnee School District.
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