Nathan Hale HS

Nathan Hale High School serves 1,067 students in grades 9-12 on Tulsa's east side, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1 and 48 full-time equivalent teachers. This public high school is working to support its students in an area with significant economic challenges, with room for considerable academic growth as indicated by current test performance data showing 8% proficiency in English Language Arts and 2% in mathematics. Located in the 74129 zip code area, the school serves a community where the median household income is $49,642 and median home value is $134,100.

With 22.8% of families living below the poverty line and only 16% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, Nathan Hale faces the complex task of supporting students who may encounter various socioeconomic barriers to educational success. The school's position at #1740 out of 1752 Oklahoma high schools reflects the challenges inherent in serving this community, where educational and economic resources may be more limited than in other areas. Nathan Hale High School operates within Tulsa's urban environment, working to provide educational opportunities for nearly 19,000 residents in its surrounding neighborhood.

While current test scores at Nathan Hale HS are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale HS is 22.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.