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#174 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 10% in state

Indianola HS

High School · Indianola · Indianola, OK

A high school in Indianola, OK where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 119, Indianola, OK 74442

  • Math 13% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 34% 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
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$14,000
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Indianola HS score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

85.2%

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 Indianola 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated713/100K

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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

$77,045

Median home value

$177,600

Median rent

$1,018/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

90.8%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 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.

Indianola

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Indianola HS

Indianola HS is a public high school in Indianola, OK, part of Indianola, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indianola HS

What grades does Indianola HS serve?

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

How many students attend Indianola HS?

Indianola HS has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indianola HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Indianola HS is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indianola HS rank in OK?

Indianola HS ranks #174 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Indianola HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Indianola HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Indianola HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indianola HS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indianola HS a charter school?

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

Is Indianola HS a Title I school?

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

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

85.2% of students at Indianola 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pittsburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 74442)
721
Area median age
34.9
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 74442; 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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