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#460 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 26% in state

Tecumseh HS

High School · Tecumseh · Tecumseh, OK

A high school in Tecumseh, OK where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 North Thirteenth Street, Tecumseh, OK 74873

  • Math 15% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 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 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,915
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Tecumseh HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency35%(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 25% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tecumseh 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,002/100K

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

$54,193

Median home value

$130,100

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.9% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12thCharter · enrollment unverified6.29–121.2 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Tecumseh

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$10,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tecumseh HS

Tecumseh HS is a public high school in Tecumseh, OK, part of Tecumseh, serving approximately 646 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tecumseh HS

What grades does Tecumseh HS serve?

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

How many students attend Tecumseh HS?

Tecumseh HS has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh HS is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tecumseh HS rank in OK?

Tecumseh HS ranks #460 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Tecumseh HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Tecumseh HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Tecumseh HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tecumseh HS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tecumseh HS a charter school?

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

Is Tecumseh HS a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at Tecumseh 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
646
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pottawatomie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 74873)
11,033
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
37.2
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 74873; 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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