Excellent
#113 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 6% in state
Panama HS
High School · Panama · Panama, OK
A high school in Panama, OK where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 1680, Panama, OK 74951
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Panama HS score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Panama 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average357/100K
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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
$50,813
Median home value
$124,800
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiro HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 277 | 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.
Panama
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Panama HS is listed in PANAMA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panama HS
Panama HS is a public high school in Panama, OK, part of Panama, serving approximately 216 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panama HS
What grades does Panama HS serve?
Panama HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Panama HS?
Panama HS has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panama HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Panama HS is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panama HS rank in OK?
Panama HS ranks #113 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Panama HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Panama HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Panama HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panama HS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Panama HS a charter school?
No, Panama HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panama HS a Title I school?
No, Panama HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panama HS?
74.5% of students at Panama 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Le Flore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.2%
- Phone
- (918) 963-0409
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 74951)
- 1,559
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 74951; 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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