Fort Towson High School

Summary:

Fort Towson High School is a small public high school in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, serving 81 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and multiracial students.

Fort Towson High School has shown impressive academic progress in recent years, moving from a ranking of 399 out of 449 Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to 133 out of 439 in 2022-2023. The school's 11th-grade students achieved proficiency rates above nearby schools, particularly in English Language Arts (43.5%) and U.S. History (36.4%). Despite having 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's low-income students ranked 44th out of 380 Oklahoma high schools, indicating effective support for economically disadvantaged students. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.3 to 15.5, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby high schools like Rattan High School, Wright City High School, Hugo High School, and Valliant High School, Fort Towson High School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and U.S. History. The school's diverse student population and its ability to support economically disadvantaged students are also noteworthy strengths. As Fort Towson High School continues to build on its progress, it has the potential to become an even stronger educational institution in the Rattan, Wright City, Hugo, and Valliant school districts.


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Public 9-12

 205 Northwest 3rd
       Fort Towson, OK  74735-4735


(580) 873-2325

District: Fort Towson

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,806 Help


Feeder schools for Fort Towson High School:

Elementary:    Fort Towson Elementary School
Middle:    Fort Towson Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  81

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.6%
American Indian:
19.8%
Two or more races:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Towson High School ranks better than 69.7% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fort Towson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fort Towson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.6%), American Indian (19.8%), two or more races (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Towson High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Towson High School employs 6.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Towson High School is $18,806.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fort Towson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Towson High School 133rd of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Fort Towson High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Towson High School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Towson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.84 355th 428 17.1%
2010 44.54 283rd 431 34.3%
2011 57.46 184th 424 56.6%
2015 30.26 399th 449 11.1%
2023 65.08 133rd 439 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Towson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.55 172nd 201 14.4%
2023 80.15 44th 380 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Towson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.99 57th 353 83.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Towson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.01 167th 355 53.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Towson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.18 160th 350 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Towson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 114 12 0 4 16 n/a n/a 0 146
1989 108 9 0 2 18 n/a n/a 0 137
1990 122 11 0 3 9 n/a n/a 0 145
1991 116 7 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 128
1992 109 8 0 1 19 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 89 6 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 104 6 1 3 27 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 103 3 1 4 26 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 103 3 1 4 26 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 116 4 2 4 46 n/a n/a 0 172
1998 125 3 1 3 52 n/a n/a 0 184
1999 126 2 2 2 48 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 107 7 0 3 50 n/a n/a 0 167
2001 102 5 0 2 47 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 78 9 1 0 33 n/a n/a 0 121
2003 78 9 1 0 33 n/a n/a 0 121
2004 89 8 0 1 38 n/a n/a 0 136
2005 89 4 0 2 36 n/a n/a 0 131
2006 92 4 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 91 4 0 1 37 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 89 5 0 2 33 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 96 5 0 1 32 n/a n/a 0 134
2010 87 5 0 1 33 n/a n/a 0 126
2011 101 2 0 1 30 2 0 0 136
2012 93 2 1 0 32 2 1 0 131
2013 93 3 0 2 29 1 2 0 130
2014 105 5 0 4 32 1 5 0 152
2015 102 5 0 5 30 0 5 0 147
2016 108 5 1 6 40 0 6 0 166
2017 103 3 0 5 42 0 8 0 161
2018 81 3 0 4 23 0 9 0 120
2019 76 6 0 3 24 0 15 0 124
2020 54 6 0 4 18 0 13 0 95
2021 48 7 0 3 25 0 16 0 99
2022 46 6 0 4 13 0 19 0 88
2023 41 7 0 4 16 0 13 0 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Towson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 17.0 8.5 n/a
1989 137 16.4 8.3 n/a
1990 145 17.0 8.5 n/a
1991 128 11.3 11.3 n/a
1992 137 12.0 11.4 47.4
1993 117 10.5 11.1 47.9
1994 141 11.6 12.2 40.4
1995 137 10.6 12.9 42.3
1996 137 10.6 12.9 42.3
1997 172 11.6 14.8 46.5
1998 184 11.9 15.5 43.5
1999 180 11.9 15.1 62.2
2000 167 13.3 12.6 55.1
2001 156 13.2 11.8 60.3
2002 121 11.9 10.2 77.7
2003 121 11.9 10.2 77.7
2004 136 6.0 22.7 70.6
2005 131 11.0 11.9 73.3
2006 127 11.1 11.4 80.3
2007 133 11.4 11.7 78.9
2008 129 10.2 12.6 67.4
2009 134 11.6 11.6 87.3
2010 126 8.2 15.3 80.2
2011 136 9.1 14.9 80.1
2012 131 13.0 10.0 81.7
2013 130 11.3 11.5 82.3
2014 152 11.9 12.7 79.6
2015 147 11.0 13.3 88.4
2016 166 11.0 15.0 79.5
2017 161 10.0 15.9 84.5
2018 120 8.8 13.5 100
2019 124 8.2 15.0 100
2020 95 7.2 13.1 95.8
2021 99 8.7 11.3 98
2022 88 5.6 15.5 100
2023 81 6.7 12.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Towson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 17.0 8.5 n/a
1989 137 16.4 8.3 n/a
1990 145 17.0 8.5 n/a
1991 128 11.3 11.3 n/a
1992 137 12.0 11.4 47.4
1993 117 10.5 11.1 47.9
1994 141 11.6 12.2 40.4
1995 137 10.6 12.9 42.3
1996 137 10.6 12.9 42.3
1997 172 11.6 14.8 46.5
1998 184 11.9 15.5 43.5
1999 180 11.9 15.1 62.2
2000 167 13.3 12.6 55.1
2001 156 13.2 11.8 60.3
2002 121 11.9 10.2 77.7
2003 121 11.9 10.2 77.7
2004 136 6.0 22.7 70.6
2005 131 11.0 11.9 73.3
2006 127 11.1 11.4 80.3
2007 133 11.4 11.7 78.9
2008 129 10.2 12.6 67.4
2009 134 11.6 11.6 87.3
2010 126 8.2 15.3 80.2
2011 136 9.1 14.9 80.1
2012 131 13.0 10.0 81.7
2013 130 11.3 11.5 82.3
2014 152 11.9 12.7 79.6
2015 147 11.0 13.3 88.4
2016 166 11.0 15.0 79.5
2017 161 10.0 15.9 84.5
2018 120 8.8 13.5 100
2019 124 8.2 15.0 100
2020 95 7.2 13.1 95.8
2021 99 8.7 11.3 98
2022 88 5.6 15.5 100
2023 81 6.7 12.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Towson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,956
2020 $14,121
2021 $14,640
2022 $17,617
2023 $18,806

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Towson High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12481
 34.7%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian2416
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7641
 46.1%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Towson High School

Fort Towson High School ranks 133rd of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Fort Towson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Towson Elementary School
Middle : Fort Towson Junior High School

Students at Fort Towson High School are 51% White, 20% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Fort Towson High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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