Summary:
Shawnee High School is a public high school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, serving 987 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that includes 45.49% White, 4.66% African American, 14.29% Hispanic, 0.41% Asian, 12.36% Native American, and 22.8% two or more races.
Academically, Shawnee High School has shown mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 35% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 10.8% in Mathematics, 18.1% in Science, and 32.5% in U.S. History. These scores are generally lower than the state averages and some nearby schools, such as Bethel High School and North Rock Creek High School. Additionally, Shawnee High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 95th out of 424 Oklahoma high schools in 2010-2011 to 273rd out of 439 in 2022-2023.
The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups. In the 2022-2023 school year, Shawnee High School ranked 90th out of 129 Oklahoma high schools for Hispanic students, 154th out of 187 for Native American students, and 62nd out of 184 for special education students. Furthermore, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 69.91%, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. To improve the school's performance, it may be beneficial to examine the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools, as well as to provide targeted support and resources to address the specific needs of the school's diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Shawnee
SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 439 Oklahoma High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,799
Feeder schools for Shawnee High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 987
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.5%
Two or more races:
22.8%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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American Indian:
12.4%
African American:
4.7%
Asian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.9%
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