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Buffalo Valley High School

4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Buffalo Valley 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buffalo Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Buffalo Valley High School's student population of 73 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

Buffalo Valley High School 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 Buffalo Valley High School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#873 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
25%
21-39%
27%
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
30%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
(20-21)
<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Buffalo Valley High School's ranking?
Buffalo Valley High School is ranked #873 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Buffalo Valley High School?
73 students attend Buffalo Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Buffalo Valley High School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley High School?
Buffalo Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley High School offer ?
Buffalo Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Valley High School part of?
Buffalo Valley High School is part of Buffalo Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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