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Pawhuska High School

Summary:

Pawhuska High School is a public high school serving 219 students in grades 9-12 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, a diverse community with a significant Native American population. The school has shown impressive improvements in recent years, earning a 4-star rating from the state and ranking 129 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, a significant jump from previous years.

Pawhuska High School stands out for its strong performance in specific student subgroups, ranking 44 out of 355 Oklahoma high schools for male students, 32 out of 187 for Native American students, and 6 out of 25 for homeless students, all earning 4-star ratings. However, the school's test scores show a mixed performance, with relatively strong results in English Language Arts and U.S. History, but lower scores in Mathematics and Science, suggesting a need to focus on improving its STEM-related curriculum and instruction. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (61.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school community.

Compared to nearby schools, Shidler High School, Hominy High School, and Barnsdall High School, Pawhuska High School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, despite having a higher percentage of low-income students. This suggests that Pawhuska High School is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its diverse student population, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 621 East 15th Street
       Pawhuska, OK  74056-4056

(918) 287-1266

District: Pawhuska

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,625 Help


Feeder schools for Pawhuska High School:

Elementary:    Indian Camp Elementary School
    Pawhuska Elementary School
Middle:    Pawhuska Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
36.1%
White:
26.0%
Two or more races:
25.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pawhuska High School ranks better than 70.6% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pawhuska High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pawhuska High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (36.1%), White (26%), two or more races (25.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawhuska High School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Pawhuska High School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawhuska High School is $16,625.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pawhuska High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawhuska High School 129th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Pawhuska High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Pawhuska High School

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Rank History for all students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.57 84th 428 80.4%
2010 51.75 225th 431 47.8%
2011 48.36 240th 424 43.4%
2015 32.42 391st 449 12.9%
2016 14.31 239th 251 4.8%
2021 13.21 288th 307 6.2%
2022 33.22 251st 350 28.3%
2023 65.82 129th 439 70.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.65 126th 380 66.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.14 6th 25 76.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.70 190th 353 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.62 44th 355 87.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.15 32nd 187 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pawhuska High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.57 65th 350 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pawhuska High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 7 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 223 5 0 0 92 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 198 6 0 0 81 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 183 7 0 0 66 n/a n/a 0 256
1992 169 12 0 6 87 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 196 10 0 5 96 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 217 8 0 2 119 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 224 21 0 4 118 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 224 21 0 4 118 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 235 22 0 6 111 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 176 21 0 4 143 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 186 16 0 6 133 n/a n/a 0 341
2000 217 10 0 7 122 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 191 7 0 7 127 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 187 14 1 3 119 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 187 14 1 3 119 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 168 14 0 1 128 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 167 14 0 2 140 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 146 11 0 8 143 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 139 12 0 4 154 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 125 6 2 4 141 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 130 7 0 3 129 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 120 6 1 3 137 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 133 9 0 3 138 1 0 0 284
2012 119 8 0 7 118 1 2 0 255
2013 106 8 0 7 126 1 14 0 262
2014 117 6 0 4 130 0 16 0 273
2015 97 5 0 1 121 0 15 0 239
2016 86 5 0 2 123 0 18 0 234
2017 84 10 0 5 109 0 12 0 220
2018 63 9 0 5 100 0 13 0 190
2019 61 7 0 7 91 0 16 0 182
2020 65 8 0 9 68 0 49 0 199
2021 71 11 0 12 70 0 46 0 210
2022 62 8 0 17 73 0 48 0 208
2023 57 6 0 21 79 0 56 0 219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pawhuska High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 25.0 12.9 n/a
1989 320 22.7 14.0 n/a
1990 285 22.0 12.9 n/a
1991 256 17.0 15.0 n/a
1992 274 22.9 11.9 24.8
1993 307 22.8 13.5 21.8
1994 346 25.0 13.8 25.4
1995 367 29.5 12.4 35.7
1996 367 29.5 12.4 35.7
1997 374 29.3 12.8 33.2
1998 344 27.4 12.6 36
1999 341 26.9 12.7 47.5
2000 356 23.5 15.1 37.9
2001 332 24.9 13.3 56.6
2002 324 23.7 13.7 46.9
2003 324 23.7 13.7 46.9
2004 311 19.3 16.1 57.9
2005 323 21.7 14.9 50.8
2006 308 22.0 14.0 46.8
2007 309 22.3 13.9 58.3
2008 278 22.8 12.2 43.5
2009 269 23.6 11.4 42.4
2010 267 22.1 12.0 38.2
2011 284 21.1 13.4 43.3
2012 255 20.7 12.3 55.7
2013 262 19.0 13.7 47.7
2014 273 16.7 16.3 49.5
2015 239 17.0 14.0 46.4
2016 234 18.0 13.0 67.5
2017 220 18.9 11.6 59.1
2018 190 13.8 13.7 71.1
2019 182 11.7 15.4 61
2020 199 13.0 15.2 72.9
2021 210 15.0 13.9 69
2022 208 16.8 12.3 64.4
2023 219 14.5 15.0 61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pawhuska High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 25.0 12.9 n/a
1989 320 22.7 14.0 n/a
1990 285 22.0 12.9 n/a
1991 256 17.0 15.0 n/a
1992 274 22.9 11.9 24.8
1993 307 22.8 13.5 21.8
1994 346 25.0 13.8 25.4
1995 367 29.5 12.4 35.7
1996 367 29.5 12.4 35.7
1997 374 29.3 12.8 33.2
1998 344 27.4 12.6 36
1999 341 26.9 12.7 47.5
2000 356 23.5 15.1 37.9
2001 332 24.9 13.3 56.6
2002 324 23.7 13.7 46.9
2003 324 23.7 13.7 46.9
2004 311 19.3 16.1 57.9
2005 323 21.7 14.9 50.8
2006 308 22.0 14.0 46.8
2007 309 22.3 13.9 58.3
2008 278 22.8 12.2 43.5
2009 269 23.6 11.4 42.4
2010 267 22.1 12.0 38.2
2011 284 21.1 13.4 43.3
2012 255 20.7 12.3 55.7
2013 262 19.0 13.7 47.7
2014 273 16.7 16.3 49.5
2015 239 17.0 14.0 46.4
2016 234 18.0 13.0 67.5
2017 220 18.9 11.6 59.1
2018 190 13.8 13.7 71.1
2019 182 11.7 15.4 61
2020 199 13.0 15.2 72.9
2021 210 15.0 13.9 69
2022 208 16.8 12.3 64.4
2023 219 14.5 15.0 61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pawhuska High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,796
2020 $13,144
2021 $16,710
2022 $17,090
2023 $16,625

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawhuska High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students182219
 20.3%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian9179
 13.2%
Asian00
Hispanic721
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White6157
 6.6%
Two or More Races1656
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%61.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pawhuska High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Pawhuska High School.

Pawhuska High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Indian Camp Elementary School
Elementary : Pawhuska Elementary School
Middle : Pawhuska Middle School

Pawhuska High School ranks 129th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pawhuska High School are 36% American Indian, 26% White, 26% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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