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#98 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 6% in state

Blanche Thomas HS

High School · Sentinel · Sentinel, OK

A Sentinel high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 640, Sentinel, OK 73664

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$14,645
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Blanche Thomas HS score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Blanche Thomas 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$95,500

Median home value

$109,200

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sentinel

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blanche Thomas HS is listed in SENTINEL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blanche Thomas HS

Blanche Thomas HS is a public high school in Sentinel, OK, part of Sentinel, serving approximately 86 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blanche Thomas HS

What grades does Blanche Thomas HS serve?

Blanche Thomas HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blanche Thomas HS?

Blanche Thomas HS has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche Thomas HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanche Thomas HS is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blanche Thomas HS rank in OK?

Blanche Thomas HS ranks #98 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Blanche Thomas HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanche Thomas HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Blanche Thomas HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanche Thomas HS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blanche Thomas HS a charter school?

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

Is Blanche Thomas HS a Title I school?

No, Blanche Thomas HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

54.7% of students at Blanche Thomas 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
86
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washita County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 73664)
1,115
Area median age
38.9
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 73664; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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