OKEMAH HIGH SCHOOL

OKEMAH HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the OKEMAH school district, located in Okemah, OK with about 236 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, OKEMAH HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Okemah High School, located at 704 East Date Street in Okemah, Oklahoma, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Okemah Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school prides itself on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether their path leads to higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Okemah, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging resources provided through their official district portal (http://www.okemahk12.com), the school keeps parents and the community informed about academic progress, school events, and administrative updates. Through a commitment to local values and student-centered instruction, Okemah High School strives to empower its student body to succeed in an ever-changing world.

For more information, contact OKEMAH HS at (918) 623-1874 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859-4859
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OKEMAH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Okemah, OK with about 236 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
OKEMAH
Total Students:
236
Teachers:
18.14
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 236 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
50.0%
White
42.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.