Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Porum High School ranks in the top 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (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 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Porum High School's student population of 138 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Porum High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porum High School is 0.52, 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
#797 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
58%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
10%
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 Porum High School's ranking?
Porum High School is ranked #797 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Porum High School often compared to?
Porum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Gibson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porum High School?
The graduation rate of Porum High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Porum High School?
138 students attend Porum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Porum High School students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porum High School?
Porum High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porum High School offer ?
Porum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Porum High School part of?
Porum High School is part of Porum School District.
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