Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Talihina 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talihina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Talihina High School's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Talihina 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 Talihina 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
#1289 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
57%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Talihina High School's ranking?
Talihina High School is ranked #1289 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Talihina High School often compared to?
Talihina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilburton 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talihina High School?
The graduation rate of Talihina High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Talihina High School?
181 students attend Talihina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Talihina High School students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talihina High School?
Talihina High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina High School offer ?
Talihina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talihina High School part of?
Talihina High School is part of Talihina School District.
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