Skip to main content

Average

#774 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 44% in state

Sallisaw HS

High School · Sallisaw · Sallisaw, OK

A high school in Sallisaw, OK where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2301 West Ruth Street, Sallisaw, OK 74955

  • Math 18% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency18% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$11,060
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Sallisaw HS score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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

72.3%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Sallisaw 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,660/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$52,243

Median home value

$124,800

Median rent

$854/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
10 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Sallisaw

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sallisaw HS

Sallisaw HS is a public high school in Sallisaw, OK, part of Sallisaw, serving approximately 585 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sallisaw HS

What grades does Sallisaw HS serve?

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

How many students attend Sallisaw HS?

Sallisaw HS has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallisaw HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sallisaw HS is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sallisaw HS rank in OK?

Sallisaw HS ranks #774 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Sallisaw HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sallisaw HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sallisaw HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sallisaw HS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sallisaw HS a charter school?

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

Is Sallisaw HS a Title I school?

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

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

72.3% of students at Sallisaw 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
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sequoyah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 74955)
14,299
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.2
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 74955; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.