Serving 197 students in grades 9-12, Nowata 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nowata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nowata High School's student population of 197 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Nowata High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nowata High School is 0.71, 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
#931 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
35%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Nowata High School's ranking?
Nowata High School is ranked #931 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Nowata High School often compared to?
Nowata High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma Union High School, South Coffeyville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nowata High School?
The graduation rate of Nowata High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Nowata High School?
197 students attend Nowata High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nowata High School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nowata High School?
Nowata High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nowata High School offer ?
Nowata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nowata High School part of?
Nowata High School is part of Nowata School District.
School Reviews
4 8/11/2021
I am a freshman this year at Nowata and ill say it's not the best School at all.
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