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#38 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 2% in state

Central HS

High School · Central · Sallisaw, OK

A high school in Sallisaw, OK where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

108089 South 4670 Road, Sallisaw, OK 74955

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$10,854
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Central HS score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

65.1%

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 Central 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sallisaw), 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

$52,243

Median home value

$124,800

Median rent

$854/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Gans HSEnrollment path unverified7.79–124.1 mi100Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Central

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Central HS

Central HS is a public high school in Sallisaw, OK, part of Central, serving approximately 172 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central HS

What grades does Central HS serve?

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

How many students attend Central HS?

Central HS has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Central HS is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central HS rank in OK?

Central HS ranks #38 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Central HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Central HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Central HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central HS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central HS a charter school?

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

Is Central HS a Title I school?

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

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

65.1% of students at Central 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
172
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sequoyah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 74955)
14,299
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.2
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 74955; 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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