Serving 71 students in grades 7-8, Talihina Junior 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talihina Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Talihina Junior High School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Golden Tigers
School Rankings
Talihina Junior 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 Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#1591 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
47%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talihina Junior High School's ranking?
Talihina Junior High School is ranked #1591 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Talihina Junior High School?
71 students attend Talihina Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Talihina Junior High School students are American Indian, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talihina Junior High School?
Talihina Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina Junior High School offer ?
Talihina Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talihina Junior High School part of?
Talihina Junior High School is part of Talihina School District.
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