Okeene Junior-Senior High school is a public junior/senior high school in Okeene, Oklahoma, United States. Established as a junior secondary school in 1901, it expanded to include an upper secondary school in the 1920s. In the 2022-2023 school year, it enrolled 152 students.
Serving 45 students in grades 7-8, Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)'s student population of 45 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) 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 Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is 0.42, 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
#1087 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whippet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)'s ranking?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is ranked #1087 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)?
45 students attend Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) students are White, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr)?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) offer ?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) part of?
Okeene Jr-sr High School (Jr) is part of Okeene School District.
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