High Schools in Pawhuska

The Pawhuska area has only one high school, Pawhuska High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its ranking fluctuating significantly in recent years, from a high of 129 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in 2022-2023 to a low of 323 out of 431 schools in 2023-2024.

Pawhuska High School's academic performance is a concern, with test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 26% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37%. The school's performance is particularly low in Science, with only 2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 21%. However, the school's 11th-grade U.S. History scores are on par with the state average at 42%.

The school's high poverty levels, with 71.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the academic challenges faced by Pawhuska High School. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% in the 2024-2025 school year is also a concern. While the school's per-student spending of $13,796 and student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 are within typical ranges, the overall data suggests that Pawhuska High School has significant room for improvement in providing a high-quality education to its students.