BALKO HS

BALKO
110 Bison Lane
Balko, OK 73931
44 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Balko High School, located in the rural community of Balko, Oklahoma, serves as a central hub for the small agricultural region of Beaver County. As a K-12 district, the school maintains a tight-knit environment where small class sizes allow for personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty and students. The school operates with a focus on preparing its students for both higher education and the vocational demands common to the surrounding area, fostering a culture of community pride and academic commitment.

Despite its remote setting, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that includes standard core curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities typical of rural Oklahoma schools. By leveraging its role as a focal point for local families, Balko High School emphasizes traditional values and community involvement. Their official website serves as a vital communication bridge, keeping parents and community members updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies essential to maintaining the school’s active and supportive atmosphere.
44
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BALKO
Phone: (580)646-3385
Website: http://www.balko.k12.ok.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio