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#284 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 16% in state

Bethel HS

High School · Bethel · Shawnee, OK

A high school in Shawnee, OK where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

36000 Clearpond Road, Shawnee, OK 74801

  • Math 27% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,233
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Bethel HS score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bethel HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,350/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shawnee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,265

Median home value

$122,900

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shawnee HSEnrollment path unverified6.59–124.7 mi979Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethel

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethel HS is listed in BETHEL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethel HS

Bethel HS is a public high school in Shawnee, OK, part of Bethel, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Bethel HS

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Bethel Public Schools operates under a strict 'Bell to Bell - No Cell' policy, which prohibits the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices, including earbuds, headphones, smart watches, and other communication devices. This policy is implemented in compliance with Oklahoma State Law SB 139 1. The district provides various resources for students and families, including a mental health provider offering support for stress management, anxiety, and suicide prevention 1. Additionally, Bethel Public Schools partners with the Regional Food Bank to offer a food pantry for students in need 1. The district maintains a website featuring information on school board meetings, cafeteria menus, athletics, and monthly newsletters 1. Recent calendar events included the last day of school on May 14, a professional development day on May 15, and a tentative graduation date of May 16 at Firelake Arena 1. Offices were closed on May 25 for Memorial Day 1. Students are required to complete lunch room applications online via the Student Records Portal using Wen-GAGE 1.
Sources (1)
  1. bethel.k12.ok.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethel HS

What grades does Bethel HS serve?

Bethel HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bethel HS?

Bethel HS has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel HS is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethel HS rank in OK?

Bethel HS ranks #284 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Bethel HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bethel HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel HS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bethel HS a charter school?

No, Bethel HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bethel HS a Title I school?

No, Bethel HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel HS?

43.4% of students at Bethel HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pottawatomie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 74801)
21,804
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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