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#837 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 48% in state

Tahlequah HS

High School · Tahlequah · Tahlequah, OK

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

591 Pendleton Street, Tahlequah, OK 74464

  • Math 16% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,004
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Tahlequah HS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tahlequah 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,477/100K

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

$51,362

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tahlequah

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$12,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tahlequah HS

Tahlequah HS is a public high school in Tahlequah, OK, part of Tahlequah, serving approximately 1,341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tahlequah HS

What grades does Tahlequah HS serve?

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

How many students attend Tahlequah HS?

Tahlequah HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahlequah HS?

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

How does Tahlequah HS rank in OK?

Tahlequah HS ranks #837 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Tahlequah HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Tahlequah HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tahlequah HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tahlequah HS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tahlequah HS a charter school?

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

Is Tahlequah HS a Title I school?

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

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

68.2% of students at Tahlequah 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
1,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 74464)
30,990
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
34.4
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 74464; 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

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