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#229 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 13% in state

Pawhuska HS

High School · Pawhuska · Pawhuska, OK

A high school in Pawhuska, OK where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

621 East 15th Street, Pawhuska, OK 74056

  • Math 12% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 26% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$14,080
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Pawhuska HS score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency12%(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 9 points since 2021, reaching 19% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

71.8%

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 Pawhuska 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,029/100K

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

$49,455

Median home value

$126,800

Median rent

$571/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Pawhuska

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pawhuska HS

Pawhuska HS is a public high school in Pawhuska, OK, part of Pawhuska, serving approximately 206 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pawhuska HS

What grades does Pawhuska HS serve?

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

How many students attend Pawhuska HS?

Pawhuska HS has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska HS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pawhuska HS rank in OK?

Pawhuska HS ranks #229 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Pawhuska HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pawhuska HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pawhuska HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pawhuska HS has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pawhuska HS a charter school?

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

Is Pawhuska HS a Title I school?

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

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

71.8% of students at Pawhuska 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Osage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 74056)
4,874
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
41.7
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 74056; 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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