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Hennessey HS

High School · Hennessey · Hennessey, OK

A high school in Hennessey, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

707 East Oklahoma Street, Hennessey, OK 73742

  • Math 14% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-16.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation13.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,829
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Hennessey HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency26%(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 20% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

65.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hennessey 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average275/100K

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

$56,667

Median home value

$179,400

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.4% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Hennessey

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hennessey HS

Hennessey HS is a public high school in Hennessey, OK, part of Hennessey, serving approximately 246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hennessey HS

What grades does Hennessey HS serve?

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

How many students attend Hennessey HS?

Hennessey HS has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennessey HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Hennessey HS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hennessey HS rank in OK?

Hennessey HS ranks #976 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Hennessey HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Hennessey HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Hennessey HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hennessey HS has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hennessey HS a charter school?

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

Is Hennessey HS a Title I school?

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

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

65.9% of students at Hennessey 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
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kingfisher County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 73742)
3,808
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 73742; 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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