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Varnum High School

Summary:

Varnum High School is a public high school located in Seminole, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Varnum School District, which is ranked 318 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Varnum High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma high schools, with a ranking of 382 out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subject areas, is generally low compared to nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics. Varnum High School's graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 79.7% to 100% in recent years, with the most recent 4-year graduation rate at 93.3% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as the Academy of Seminole Charter High School, which is ranked 3rd in the state, Varnum High School performs significantly worse in terms of academic performance and overall school quality. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.44% to 74.65% in recent years, suggests that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that are impacting student outcomes. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve instruction and student support should be the school's top priorities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11929 Ns 3550
       Seminole, OK  74868-4868

(405) 382-1448

District: Varnum

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,393 Help


Feeder schools for Varnum High School:

Elementary:    Varnum Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  71

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
American Indian:
31.0%
Two or more races:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Varnum High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Varnum 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 Varnum High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), American Indian (31%), two or more races (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Varnum High School is 22.1. (See more...)
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Compare Varnum High School employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Varnum High School is $12,393.
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Rank History for Varnum High School

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Rank History for all students at Varnum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.72 142nd 428 66.8%
2010 66.78 126th 431 70.8%
2011 47.95 243rd 424 42.7%
2015 29.49 406th 449 9.6%
2022 23.77 286th 350 18.3%
2023 19.45 373rd 439 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Varnum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.48 316th 380 16.8%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Varnum High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 36 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 33 0 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 48
1993 36 0 1 2 22 n/a n/a 0 61
1994 50 0 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 68
1995 53 0 0 2 17 n/a n/a 0 72
1996 53 0 0 2 17 n/a n/a 0 72
1997 58 0 1 2 26 n/a n/a 0 87
1998 57 1 2 2 30 n/a n/a 0 92
1999 59 1 3 6 24 n/a n/a 0 93
2000 60 0 2 4 34 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 74 0 0 5 34 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 66 0 1 5 25 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 66 0 1 5 25 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 62 0 0 8 24 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 62 1 0 5 31 n/a n/a 0 99
2006 46 0 0 4 27 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 40 0 0 3 33 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 39 0 0 5 27 n/a n/a 0 71
2009 43 0 1 3 31 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 38 1 0 5 25 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 42 0 0 9 23 0 0 0 74
2012 35 0 0 7 22 0 12 0 76
2013 40 0 0 5 25 0 0 0 70
2014 32 1 0 8 25 0 1 0 67
2015 31 1 0 6 36 0 1 0 75
2016 26 0 0 7 43 0 1 0 77
2017 30 1 0 8 39 0 1 0 79
2018 32 1 0 6 37 0 5 0 81
2019 26 1 0 4 39 0 7 0 77
2020 23 1 0 6 41 0 7 0 78
2021 21 2 0 6 42 0 11 0 82
2022 19 0 0 8 40 0 17 0 84
2023 27 1 0 9 36 0 15 1 89
2024 24 1 0 9 22 0 15 0 71

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 Varnum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 54 10.5 5.1 n/a
1992 48 8.5 5.6 41.7
1993 61 8.9 6.9 21.3
1994 68 9.2 7.4 33.8
1995 72 6.1 11.8 44.4
1996 72 6.1 11.8 44.4
1997 87 5.4 16.1 35.6
1998 92 6.4 14.4 33.7
1999 93 7.8 11.9 46.2
2000 100 8.1 12.3 42
2001 113 7.8 14.5 48.7
2002 97 8.5 11.4 46.4
2003 97 8.5 11.4 46.4
2004 94 6.5 14.5 51.1
2005 99 5.0 19.8 71.7
2006 77 4.8 16.0 55.8
2007 76 4.0 19.0 68.4
2008 71 4.3 16.5 53.5
2009 78 4.3 18.1 61.5
2010 69 7.3 9.4 76.8
2011 74 6.8 10.8 66.2
2012 76 6.7 11.3 67.1
2013 70 6.9 10.1 67.1
2014 67 6.6 10.1 65.7
2015 75 8.0 9.3 69.3
2016 77 7.0 11.0 62.3
2017 79 6.2 12.6 74.7
2018 81 5.7 14.1 72.8
2019 77 6.9 11.0 72.7
2020 78 6.5 11.8 76.9
2021 82 6.1 13.2 69.5
2022 84 4.2 19.6 66.7
2023 89 1.4 61.8 49.4
2024 71 3.2 22.1 74.6

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 Varnum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 54 10.5 5.1 n/a
1992 48 8.5 5.6 41.7
1993 61 8.9 6.9 21.3
1994 68 9.2 7.4 33.8
1995 72 6.1 11.8 44.4
1996 72 6.1 11.8 44.4
1997 87 5.4 16.1 35.6
1998 92 6.4 14.4 33.7
1999 93 7.8 11.9 46.2
2000 100 8.1 12.3 42
2001 113 7.8 14.5 48.7
2002 97 8.5 11.4 46.4
2003 97 8.5 11.4 46.4
2004 94 6.5 14.5 51.1
2005 99 5.0 19.8 71.7
2006 77 4.8 16.0 55.8
2007 76 4.0 19.0 68.4
2008 71 4.3 16.5 53.5
2009 78 4.3 18.1 61.5
2010 69 7.3 9.4 76.8
2011 74 6.8 10.8 66.2
2012 76 6.7 11.3 67.1
2013 70 6.9 10.1 67.1
2014 67 6.6 10.1 65.7
2015 75 8.0 9.3 69.3
2016 77 7.0 11.0 62.3
2017 79 6.2 12.6 74.7
2018 81 5.7 14.1 72.8
2019 77 6.9 11.0 72.7
2020 78 6.5 11.8 76.9
2021 82 6.1 13.2 69.5
2022 84 4.2 19.6 66.7
2023 89 1.4 61.8 49.4
2024 71 3.2 22.1 74.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Varnum High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,326
2020 $12,457
2021 $13,247
2022 $12,672
2023 $12,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Varnum High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7789
 15.6%
African American11
American Indian3936
 7.7%
Asian00
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White2627
 3.8%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%49.4%
 23.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Varnum High School

Varnum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Varnum Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Varnum High School.

Students at Varnum High School are 34% White, 31% American Indian, 21% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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