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Blanche Thomas High School

Summary:

Blanche Thomas High School is a public high school located in Sentinel, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Lone Wolf School District, which is ranked 42 out of 295 districts in Oklahoma and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanche Thomas High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.53% White, 37.89% Hispanic, 5.26% Native American, and 5.26% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Canute High School and Cordell High School, which have a higher percentage of White students. The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 92 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Blanche Thomas High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, which is lower than nearby schools like Granite High School (14 student/teacher ratio) and Lone Wolf High School (21.2 student/teacher ratio).

Despite the school's strong academic performance, it faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with 57.89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby schools like Cordell High School (49.04%) and Hobart High School (52.28%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Blanche Thomas High School has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, moving from 272 out of 449 Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to 92 out of 439 in 2022-2023, suggesting the school is making positive strides in its academic performance and overall quality.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 708 E Washington
       Sentinel, OK  73664-3664

(580) 393-2112

District: Sentinel

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,469 Help


Feeder schools for Blanche Thomas High School:

Elementary:    McMurray Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
37.9%
American Indian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blanche Thomas High School ranks better than 79% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blanche Thomas 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 (50.5%), Hispanic (37.9%), American Indian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanche Thomas High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanche Thomas High School is $17,469.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blanche Thomas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanche Thomas High School 92nd of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Blanche Thomas High School in the ranking list.)

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Sentinel:

SchoolDigger ranks Sentinel 42nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blanche Thomas High School

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Rank History for all students at Blanche Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.84 15th 428 96.5%
2010 66.07 133rd 431 69.1%
2011 55.02 201st 424 52.6%
2015 55.36 272nd 449 39.4%
2022 66.98 88th 350 74.9%
2023 73.45 92nd 439 79.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanche Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.22 61st 380 83.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Blanche Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.96 141st 355 60.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanche Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.02 55th 129 57.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blanche Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.53 37th 210 82.4%
2023 87.27 25th 350 92.9%
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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 Blanche Thomas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 84 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1989 83 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1990 83 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1991 88 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1992 97 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 105
1993 102 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 107 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 114
1995 102 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 102 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 100 0 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 102 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1999 114 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2000 90 0 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 105
2001 87 0 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 84 0 1 23 5 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 84 0 1 23 5 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 95 0 0 18 5 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 93 0 0 15 6 n/a n/a 0 114
2006 82 0 0 17 6 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 82 1 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2008 81 0 0 14 7 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 72 0 0 16 8 n/a n/a 0 96
2010 73 0 0 11 9 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 65 0 1 15 9 0 0 0 90
2012 56 1 0 17 6 0 0 0 80
2013 65 0 0 17 4 0 0 0 86
2014 59 0 1 17 2 0 0 0 79
2015 62 0 0 19 2 0 0 0 83
2016 69 0 0 20 3 0 0 0 92
2017 65 0 0 23 4 0 1 0 93
2018 58 1 1 22 6 0 1 0 89
2019 56 1 1 20 3 0 4 0 85
2020 60 3 1 24 2 0 2 0 92
2021 47 2 0 31 3 0 3 0 86
2022 47 1 1 31 3 0 3 0 86
2023 48 1 0 36 5 0 5 0 95

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 Blanche Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 86 12.7 6.7 n/a
1989 87 11.7 7.4 n/a
1990 87 11.5 7.5 n/a
1991 90 13.4 6.7 n/a
1992 105 11.2 9.3 40
1993 109 11.0 9.9 41.3
1994 114 11.5 9.9 41.2
1995 107 12.1 8.8 43
1996 107 12.1 8.8 43
1997 112 12.1 9.3 35.7
1998 107 11.8 9.1 37.4
1999 124 11.4 10.9 42.7
2000 105 10.2 10.3 97.1
2001 105 10.3 10.2 42.9
2002 113 10.3 11.0 61.9
2003 113 10.3 11.0 61.9
2004 118 2.2 53.6 50
2005 114 13.2 8.6 49.1
2006 105 13.0 8.1 44.8
2007 97 11.4 8.5 52.6
2008 102 10.0 10.2 50
2009 96 10.3 9.3 45.8
2010 93 9.1 10.2 59.1
2011 90 9.3 9.6 52.2
2012 80 8.6 9.3 57.5
2013 86 8.3 10.3 59.3
2014 79 9.0 8.7 44.3
2015 83 9.0 9.2 48.2
2016 92 10.0 9.2 67.4
2017 93 9.1 10.1 61.3
2018 89 8.8 10.0 61.8
2019 85 8.3 10.2 61.2
2020 92 7.5 12.1 60.9
2021 86 8.4 10.2 66.3
2022 86 8.6 9.8 34.9
2023 95 10.0 9.5 57.9

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 Blanche Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 86 12.7 6.7 n/a
1989 87 11.7 7.4 n/a
1990 87 11.5 7.5 n/a
1991 90 13.4 6.7 n/a
1992 105 11.2 9.3 40
1993 109 11.0 9.9 41.3
1994 114 11.5 9.9 41.2
1995 107 12.1 8.8 43
1996 107 12.1 8.8 43
1997 112 12.1 9.3 35.7
1998 107 11.8 9.1 37.4
1999 124 11.4 10.9 42.7
2000 105 10.2 10.3 97.1
2001 105 10.3 10.2 42.9
2002 113 10.3 11.0 61.9
2003 113 10.3 11.0 61.9
2004 118 2.2 53.6 50
2005 114 13.2 8.6 49.1
2006 105 13.0 8.1 44.8
2007 97 11.4 8.5 52.6
2008 102 10.0 10.2 50
2009 96 10.3 9.3 45.8
2010 93 9.1 10.2 59.1
2011 90 9.3 9.6 52.2
2012 80 8.6 9.3 57.5
2013 86 8.3 10.3 59.3
2014 79 9.0 8.7 44.3
2015 83 9.0 9.2 48.2
2016 92 10.0 9.2 67.4
2017 93 9.1 10.1 61.3
2018 89 8.8 10.0 61.8
2019 85 8.3 10.2 61.2
2020 92 7.5 12.1 60.9
2021 86 8.4 10.2 66.3
2022 86 8.6 9.8 34.9
2023 95 10.0 9.5 57.9

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 Blanche Thomas High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,575
2020 $14,635
2021 $15,679
2022 $18,378
2023 $17,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanche Thomas High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8595
 11.8%
African American11
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2036
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White5648
 14.3%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%57.9%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blanche Thomas High School

Students at Blanche Thomas High School are 51% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Blanche Thomas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McMurray Elementary School

Blanche Thomas High School ranks 92nd of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Blanche Thomas High School.


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