High Schools in Perkins-Tryon

The Perkins-Tryon area of Oklahoma is home to a single high school, Perkins-Tryon High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked highly among Oklahoma high schools, placing 27th out of 439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 17th out of 307 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school has also received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is an exceptional institution.

Perkins-Tryon High School boasts a diverse student population, with 69.89% White, 2.2% African American, 6.59% Hispanic, 0.88% Asian, 13.19% Native American, 0.22% Pacific Islander, and 6.15% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with varying proficiency rates in different subject areas. While 52.7% of 11th-grade students are proficient or better in CCRA/English Language Arts, only 28.2% are proficient or better in CCRA/Mathematics, and 30.9% are proficient or better in CCRA/Science. The school's performance in CCRA/U.S. History is stronger, with 63.6% of students proficient or better.

Despite the mixed academic performance, Perkins-Tryon High School's overall high ranking and 5-star rating suggest it is providing a quality education to its students. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,146, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 17.1 to 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, 46.81% of students at the school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's ability to serve this diverse community and address the needs of its economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to its overall success.