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#748 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 43% in state

Fort Towson HS

High School · Fort Towson · Fort Towson, OK

A high school in Fort Towson, OK where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 39, Fort Towson, OK 74735

  • Math 3% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-18.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency7% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$16,888
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Fort Towson HS score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency3%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency10%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
3%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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

100%

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 Fort Towson 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average566/100K

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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

$58,750

Median home value

$153,700

Median rent

$873/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Fort Towson

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fort Towson HS is listed in FORT TOWSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fort Towson HS

Fort Towson HS is a public high school in Fort Towson, OK, part of Fort Towson, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fort Towson HS

What grades does Fort Towson HS serve?

Fort Towson HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fort Towson HS?

Fort Towson HS has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Towson HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Towson HS is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fort Towson HS rank in OK?

Fort Towson HS ranks #748 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Fort Towson HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Fort Towson HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Fort Towson HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Towson HS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fort Towson HS a charter school?

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

Is Fort Towson HS a Title I school?

No, Fort Towson HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Fort Towson 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
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Choctaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 74735)
2,075
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.5
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 74735; 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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