Serving 396 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 50% 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: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Checotah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Checotah High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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).
The diversity score of Checotah High School is 0.61, 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
#687 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
50%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
Checotah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eufaula High School by visitors of our site.
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?
396 students attend Checotah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Checotah High School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Checotah High School part of?
Checotah High School is part of Checotah School District.
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