Excellent
#9 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 1% in state
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 58% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kiowa HS score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kiowa 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kiowa), 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
$59,917
Median home value
$131,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kiowa
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kiowa HS is listed in KIOWA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kiowa HS
Kiowa HS is a public high school in Kiowa, OK, part of Kiowa, serving approximately 86 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kiowa HS
What grades does Kiowa HS serve?
Kiowa HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kiowa HS?
Kiowa HS has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiowa HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiowa 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 Kiowa HS rank in OK?
Kiowa HS ranks #9 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Kiowa HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Kiowa HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Kiowa HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiowa HS has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kiowa HS a charter school?
No, Kiowa HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kiowa HS a Title I school?
No, Kiowa HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kiowa HS?
59.3% of students at Kiowa 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
- Pittsburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (918) 432-5641
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 74553)
- 1,374
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 74553; 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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