Checotah High School

Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Checotah High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

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School Overview

Checotah High School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12 Total Students 409 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Checotah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (OK) Overall Testing Rank #687 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Checotah High School's ranking?

Checotah High School is ranked #687 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.

What schools are Checotah High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).

What is the graduation rate of Checotah High School?

The graduation rate of Checotah High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.

How many students attend Checotah High School? 409 students attend Checotah High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Checotah High School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Checotah High School?

Checotah High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.

What grades does Checotah High School offer ? Checotah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 What school district is Checotah High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Checotah High School is Oktaha High School (8.0 miles away) The nearest middle school and elementary school is Checotah MiddleSchool (0.1 miles away) School
(Math and Reading Proficiency) (Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 290 students 0.1 miles 320 West Jefferson
Checotah, OK 74426
(918) 473-5912 (Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 3-5 | 321 students 0.6 miles 1401 Sw 2nd
Checotah, OK 74426
(918) 473-2384 Add to Compare Grades: PK-2 | 424 students 0.6 miles 205 Owens Ave
Checotah, OK 74426
(918) 473-5832 (Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 9-12 | 219 students 8 miles 531 E Prairie
Oktaha, OK 74450
(918) 687-3672 (Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-8 | 473 students 8.1 miles 531 E Prairie
Oktaha, OK 74450
(918) 682-5665

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