Barnsdall High School is a secondary school in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. It belongs to the Barnsdall Independent School District.
Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Barnsdall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnsdall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Barnsdall High School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Silver, Cardinal
School Rankings
Barnsdall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnsdall High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnsdall High School's ranking?
Barnsdall High School is ranked #1387 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Barnsdall High School often compared to?
Barnsdall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawhuska High School, Prue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnsdall High School?
The graduation rate of Barnsdall High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Barnsdall High School?
150 students attend Barnsdall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barnsdall High School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnsdall High School?
Barnsdall High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnsdall High School offer ?
Barnsdall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnsdall High School part of?
Barnsdall High School is part of Barnsdall School District.
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