El Reno High School is a set of school buildings in El Reno, Oklahoma.
Serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12, El Reno 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 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 20% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Reno High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Reno High School's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Motto
We Are ER Strong
School Rankings
El Reno 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 El Reno High School is 0.70, 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
#1188 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Reno High School's ranking?
El Reno High School is ranked #1188 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are El Reno High School often compared to?
El Reno High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mustang High School, Yukon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Reno High School?
The graduation rate of El Reno High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend El Reno High School?
1,049 students attend El Reno High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of El Reno High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Reno High School?
El Reno High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does El Reno High School offer ?
El Reno High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Reno High School part of?
El Reno High School is part of El Reno School District.
School Reviews
2 9/20/2010
The academics are lacking, to say the least. Extra curricular activities are encouraged and well funded, if by extra curricular activities you mean the Football program. Band, soccer, and baseball are all ignored. The building are all really shabby except one.
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