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#668 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 38% in state

Shawnee HS

High School · Shawnee · Shawnee, OK

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

1001 North Kennedy Street, Shawnee, OK 74801

  • Math 11% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation7.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,876
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Shawnee HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

81%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shawnee 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,350/100K

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

$53,265

Median home value

$122,900

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·37 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.5 mi90Compare →
Bethel HSEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.7 mi376Compare →
North Rock Creek HSEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.9 mi494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shawnee

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shawnee HS

Shawnee HS is a public high school in Shawnee, OK, part of Shawnee, serving approximately 979 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawnee HS

What grades does Shawnee HS serve?

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

How many students attend Shawnee HS?

Shawnee HS has an enrollment of approximately 979 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee HS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawnee HS rank in OK?

Shawnee HS ranks #668 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Shawnee HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawnee HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Shawnee HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee HS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shawnee HS a charter school?

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

Is Shawnee HS a Title I school?

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

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

81.0% of students at Shawnee 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
979
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pottawatomie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 74801)
21,804
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 74801; 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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