Pawnee High School

Summary:

Pawnee High School is a public high school in Pawnee, Oklahoma, serving 181 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.07% White, 1.1% African American, 6.63% Hispanic, 32.6% Native American, and 11.6% two or more races.

Pawnee High School has shown a mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 56th out of 307 schools in 2020-2021 to 184th out of 439 schools in 2022-2023. However, the school has strengths in specific subject areas, such as 11th-grade English Language Arts, where 38.9% of students were proficient or better, higher than the state average of 13.3%. Pawnee High School also faces unique challenges, with 75.69% of its students coming from low socioeconomic backgrounds, significantly higher than the nearby Stillwater High School, which had only 40.39% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Pawnee High School's higher percentage of Native American students (32.6%) compared to the surrounding schools, ranging from 4.71% to 57.5%, presents an opportunity to understand the unique educational needs and experiences of this student population. By exploring the school's strategies and resources to support its diverse student body, school leaders and policymakers can develop targeted approaches to improve educational outcomes for all students at Stillwater, Cleveland, Woodland, Yale, Morrison, and Glencoe school districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 615 Denver Street
       Pawnee, OK  74058-4058


(918) 762-3676

District: Pawnee

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,077 Help


Feeder schools for Pawnee High School:

Elementary:    Pawnee Elementary School
Middle:    Pawnee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
American Indian:
32.6%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pawnee High School ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pawnee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), American Indian (32.6%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawnee High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawnee High School is $14,077.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pawnee High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawnee High School 184th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Pawnee High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Pawnee High School

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Rank History for all students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 48.31 252nd 428 41.1%
2010 46.17 270th 431 37.4%
2011 45.95 261st 424 38.4%
2015 66.26 182nd 449 59.5%
2017 31.06 150th 197 23.9%
2021 77.02 56th 307 81.8%
2022 57.70 133rd 350 62.0%
2023 54.53 184th 439 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.00 13th 187 93.0%
2023 57.29 148th 380 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.62 179th 353 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.72 142nd 355 60.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.87 96th 187 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pawnee High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.48 50th 196 74.5%
2023 51.07 165th 350 52.9%
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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 Pawnee High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 9 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 181 9 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 187 5 0 1 57 n/a n/a 0 250
1991 154 5 0 0 59 n/a n/a 0 218
1992 162 7 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 220
1993 168 6 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 186 11 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 241
1995 204 12 0 2 51 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 204 12 0 2 51 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 202 9 0 1 71 n/a n/a 0 283
1998 188 9 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 206 14 1 0 67 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 186 16 1 1 69 n/a n/a 0 273
2001 175 13 0 2 66 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 148 10 0 2 66 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 148 10 0 2 66 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 142 11 0 3 72 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 141 10 0 4 66 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 137 5 0 6 86 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 136 5 0 8 99 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 143 3 0 4 93 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 136 6 0 3 85 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 133 10 0 3 76 n/a n/a 0 222
2011 118 11 0 1 68 0 0 0 198
2012 100 15 0 1 77 0 2 0 195
2013 114 15 0 2 68 1 3 0 203
2014 114 6 1 0 53 1 26 0 201
2015 116 4 1 6 36 1 39 0 203
2016 119 1 0 5 44 2 32 0 203
2017 98 0 0 10 40 1 40 0 189
2018 104 0 0 6 41 0 36 0 187
2019 99 1 0 5 46 1 29 0 181
2020 94 2 0 8 43 0 30 0 177
2021 99 4 0 5 52 0 20 0 180
2022 89 12 0 11 58 0 17 0 187
2023 87 2 0 12 59 0 21 0 181

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 Pawnee High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 19.0 12.1 n/a
1989 239 19.0 12.5 n/a
1990 250 20.0 12.5 n/a
1991 218 18.8 11.5 n/a
1992 220 19.9 11.0 27.7
1993 213 20.0 10.7 12.7
1994 241 21.0 11.5 28.6
1995 269 21.0 12.8 35.3
1996 269 21.0 12.8 35.3
1997 283 22.4 12.6 33.6
1998 271 23.0 11.8 35.1
1999 288 24.2 11.9 58.7
2000 273 22.3 12.2 39.6
2001 256 23.5 10.9 73
2002 226 25.0 9.0 78.8
2003 226 25.0 9.0 78.8
2004 228 23.4 9.7 53.1
2005 221 22.2 10.0 47.5
2006 234 23.0 10.2 50.4
2007 248 21.1 11.8 46
2008 243 20.3 12.0 48.6
2009 230 19.0 12.1 45.2
2010 222 18.0 12.3 59.5
2011 198 16.1 12.2 61.1
2012 195 15.8 12.3 61.5
2013 203 16.1 12.6 66.5
2014 201 15.6 12.8 62.7
2015 203 14.0 14.5 60.6
2016 203 14.0 14.5 60.1
2017 189 14.0 13.4 79.9
2018 187 15.3 12.2 88.8
2019 181 14.2 12.7 77.3
2020 177 14.3 12.3 80.8
2021 180 14.8 12.1 78.9
2022 187 12.7 14.6 69
2023 181 13.1 13.7 75.7

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 Pawnee High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 19.0 12.1 n/a
1989 239 19.0 12.5 n/a
1990 250 20.0 12.5 n/a
1991 218 18.8 11.5 n/a
1992 220 19.9 11.0 27.7
1993 213 20.0 10.7 12.7
1994 241 21.0 11.5 28.6
1995 269 21.0 12.8 35.3
1996 269 21.0 12.8 35.3
1997 283 22.4 12.6 33.6
1998 271 23.0 11.8 35.1
1999 288 24.2 11.9 58.7
2000 273 22.3 12.2 39.6
2001 256 23.5 10.9 73
2002 226 25.0 9.0 78.8
2003 226 25.0 9.0 78.8
2004 228 23.4 9.7 53.1
2005 221 22.2 10.0 47.5
2006 234 23.0 10.2 50.4
2007 248 21.1 11.8 46
2008 243 20.3 12.0 48.6
2009 230 19.0 12.1 45.2
2010 222 18.0 12.3 59.5
2011 198 16.1 12.2 61.1
2012 195 15.8 12.3 61.5
2013 203 16.1 12.6 66.5
2014 201 15.6 12.8 62.7
2015 203 14.0 14.5 60.6
2016 203 14.0 14.5 60.1
2017 189 14.0 13.4 79.9
2018 187 15.3 12.2 88.8
2019 181 14.2 12.7 77.3
2020 177 14.3 12.3 80.8
2021 180 14.8 12.1 78.9
2022 187 12.7 14.6 69
2023 181 13.1 13.7 75.7

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 Pawnee High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,053
2020 $13,546
2021 $13,952
2022 $17,336
2023 $14,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181181
African American12
 100%
American Indian4659
 28.3%
Asian00
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9987
 12.1%
Two or More Races2921
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%75.7%
 1.7%


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Pawnee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pawnee Elementary School
Middle : Pawnee Middle School

Pawnee High School ranks 184th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pawnee High School are 48% White, 33% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Pawnee High School.


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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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