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#206 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 12% in state

Salina HS

High School · Salina · Salina, OK

A high school in Salina, OK serving grades 9th – 12th.

Post Office Box 98, Salina, OK 74365

  • Math 10% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2025)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$13,958
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Salina HS score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 22% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

77.6%

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 Salina 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,178/100K

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

$55,897

Median home value

$135,600

Median rent

$672/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·12 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.

Salina

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Salina HS

Salina HS is a public high school in Salina, OK, part of Salina, serving approximately 263 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salina HS

What grades does Salina HS serve?

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

How many students attend Salina HS?

Salina HS has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Salina HS is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salina HS rank in OK?

Salina HS ranks #206 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Salina HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Salina HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Salina HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salina HS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Salina HS a charter school?

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

Is Salina HS a Title I school?

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

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

77.6% of students at Salina 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mayes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 74365)
4,473
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
36.4
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 74365; 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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