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Pawnee High School

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Pawnee High School ranks 156 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 66% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Pawnee High School is a public high school serving 203 students in grades 9-12 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, which is part of the Pawnee School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently sitting at 156th out of 463 Oklahoma high schools with a 3-star rating.

Pawnee High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students. The school also performs relatively well for Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's test scores in Mathematics and Science are below the state average, while its performance in English Language Arts and U.S. History is better than the state average. Pawnee High School's four-year graduation rate has seen steady improvement, reaching 94.7% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Stillwater High School outperforms Pawnee High School, with a higher statewide ranking and better test scores and graduation rates. However, Pawnee High School outperforms the nearby Cleveland High School and Woodland High School. Pawnee High School also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present additional challenges for the school.

188

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,941

Per pupil spending ?

63.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

615 Denver Street
Pawnee, OK 74058-4058

(918) 762-3676

District: Pawnee

Feeder schools for Pawnee High School:

Elementary:	Pawnee Elementary School
Middle:	Pawnee Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

American Indian:

34.6%

Two or more races:

11.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2009 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2009

✓Above the Oklahoma median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg31%

Oklahoma avg31%

156^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

238^th of 452Pawnee among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	156 of 463	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	184 of 431	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.5	184 of 439	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.7	133 of 350	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.0	56 of 307	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	31.1	150 of 197	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	66.3	182 of 449	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.9	261 of 424	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.2	270 of 431	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.3	252 of 428	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	56.7	120 of 333	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	179 of 353	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	126 of 374	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	124 of 370	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	148 of 380	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	91.0	13 of 187	93.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	38.7	223 of 361	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.7	142 of 355	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	32.4	114 of 168	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.9	96 of 187	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	114 of 333	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	135 of 346	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	165 of 350	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.5	50 of 196	74.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile~ school

White (2025)66th percentile~ school

Female (2024)64th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2024)38th percentile-19 vs school

Native American (2024)32nd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History51%+9 vs state

English Language Arts I39%+13 vs state

Science23%-7 vs state

Mathematics13%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Pawnee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Pawnee High School	Public	9-12	615 Denver Street	Pawnee	74058	Pawnee County	Pawnee	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 762-3676	188	12	15.4	63.8%	87 (46.3%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.7%)	59.6	156^th of 463 public high schools	66.3%		52.7	184^th of 431 public high schools	57.3%	28	39.0	39.0	13.0	13.0	23.0	23.0	51.0	51.0	$14,941
Glencoe High School	Public	9-12	201 East Lone Chimney	Glencoe	74032	Payne County	Glencoe	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 669-2261	101	8	12.8	63.4%	68 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (21.8%)	37.2	296^th of 463 public high schools	36.1%		53	181^st of 431 public high schools	58.0%	115	28.0	28.0	4.0	4.0	16.0	16.0	48.0	48.0	$12,752
Morrison High School	Public	9-12	2nd Street & C Avenue	Morrison	73061	Noble County	Morrison	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 724-3307	188	14	13.1	58.5%	101 (53.7%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (31.4%)	47.9	226^th of 463 public high schools	51.2%		59.2	151^st of 431 public high schools	65.0%	75	33.0	33.0	16.0	16.0	20.0	20.0	39.0	39.0	$14,260
Yale High School	Public	9-12	315 East Chicago Avenue	Yale	74085	Payne County	Yale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 387-2434	127	8	15.7	64.6%	89 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (18.9%)	29.8	351^st of 463 public high schools	24.2%		35.9	274^th of 431 public high schools	36.4%	77	24.0	24.0	5.0	5.0	21.0	21.0	33.0	33.0	$12,403
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	100 North 6th Street	Fairfax	74637	Osage County	Woodland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 642-3295	103	7	14.4	74.8%	31 (30.1%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.9%)	2 (1.9%)	62 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	21.8	389^th of 463 public high schools	16.0%		15.5	383^rd of 431 public high schools	11.1%	6	23.0	23.0	6.0	6.0	12.0	12.0	31.0	31.0	$14,813
Cleveland High School	Public	9-12	323 North Gilbert Ave	Cleveland	74020	Pawnee County	Cleveland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 358-2210	508	29	17.3	65.7%	326 (64.2%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (7.7%)	8 (1.6%)	90 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.5%)	37.2	295^th of 463 public high schools	36.3%		42.7	230^th of 431 public high schools	46.6%	65	30.0	30.0	17.0	17.0	18.0	18.0	24.0	24.0	$10,730
Stillwater High School	Public	10-12	1224 North Husband	Stillwater	74075	Payne County	Stillwater	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 533-6450	1,341	79	16.9	45.9%	790 (58.9%)	74 (5.5%)	178 (13.3%)	49 (3.7%)	60 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (14.2%)	87	38^th of 463 public high schools	91.8%					(n/a)	49.0	49.0	31.0	31.0	35.0	35.0	54.0	54.0	$11,207

Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee High School

What district is Pawnee High School in?

Pawnee

Is Pawnee High School a good school?

Pawnee High School ranks 156^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pawnee High School?

Pawnee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pawnee Elementary School
Middle : Pawnee Middle School

How many students attend Pawnee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 188 students attended Pawnee High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pawnee High School?

Students at Pawnee High School are 46% White, 35% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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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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