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Talihina High School

Q: Is Talihina High School a good school?

Talihina High School ranks 346 th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

346^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 25% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Talihina High School is a public high school in Talihina, Oklahoma, serving 181 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Talihina School District, which is ranked 354 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Talihina High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 55.0% to 86.7%, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.2% to 19.0%, which is significantly higher than the state's average. The school serves a student population with a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 85.08% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Talihina High School to the nearby Wilburton High School, Red Oak High School, Buffalo Valley High School, Whitesboro High School, and Leflore High School, it becomes evident that Talihina is generally underperforming academically. The nearby schools, while not all high-performing, tend to have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Talihina. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

155

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,530

Per pupil spending ?

57.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571-4571

(918) 567-2259

District: Talihina

Feeder schools for Talihina High School:

Elementary:	Talihina Elementary School
Middle:	Talihina Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

58.7%

White:

31.6%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2009 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓87% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2009

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (21% vs 31% meeting standards)

!Science scores 21 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg20%

Oklahoma avg31%

346^th of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

354^th of 452Talihina 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	30.3	346 of 463	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.3	384 of 431	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.4	275 of 439	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	4.6	345 of 350	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	20.0	226 of 251	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	46.7	327 of 449	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	293 of 424	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.7	328 of 431	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	17.9	380 of 428	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	10.9	312 of 333	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	40.3	220 of 353	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	207 of 374	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.9	299 of 370	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.3	176 of 380	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	28.4	256 of 361	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.0	215 of 355	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	17.7	141 of 168	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.3	172 of 187	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	17.0	304 of 346	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.1	185 of 350	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)45th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2024)29th percentile+18 vs school

Native American (2024)16th percentile+5 vs school

White (2024)12th percentile~ school

Female (2024)6th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I33%+7 vs state

U.S. History29%-13 vs state

Mathematics12%-14 vs state

Science9%-21 vs state

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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
Talihina High School	Public	9-12	600 1st Street	Talihina	74571	Le Flore County	Talihina	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 567-2259	155	16	9.9	57.4%	49 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.4%)	30.3	346^th of 463 public high schools	25.3%		15.3	384^th of 431 public high schools	10.9%	38	33.0	33.0	12.0	12.0	9.0	9.0	29.0	29.0	$16,530
Whitesboro High School	Public	9-12	35069 St Hwy 63	Whitesboro	74577	Le Flore County	Whitesboro	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 567-2624	83	7	12.6	72.3%	35 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (18.1%)	40.5	264^th of 463 public high schools	43.0%		34.6	284^th of 431 public high schools	34.1%	20	31.0	31.0	7.0	7.0	31.0	31.0	28.0	28.0	$18,436
Leflore High School	Public	9-12	43172 South Booth Avenue	Leflore	74942	Le Flore County	Le Flore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 753-2345	74	6	11.6	95.9%	36 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)	19.3	401^st of 463 public high schools	13.4%		15	385^th of 431 public high schools	10.7%	16	17.0	17.0	0.0	0.0	17.0	17.0	30.0	30.0	$16,367
Buffalo Valley High School	Public	9-12	4384 Southeast Highway 63	Talihina	74571	Latimer County	Buffalo Valley	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 942-9225	69	4	17.2	63.8%	30 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (23.2%)	20.3	396^th of 463 public high schools	14.5%		48.8	200^th of 431 public high schools	53.6%	196	27.0	27.0	0.0	0.0	16.0	16.0	22.0	22.0	$14,087
Red Oak High School	Public	9-12	404 North Main	Red Oak	74563	Latimer County	Red Oak	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 754-2283	91	9	9.8	86.8%	38 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.7%)	33.3	323^rd of 463 public high schools	30.2%		46.3	213^th of 431 public high schools	50.6%	110	23.0	23.0	10.0	10.0	16.0	16.0	40.0	40.0	$16,541
Wilburton High School	Public	9-12	1201 West Blair Avenue	Wilburton	74578	Latimer County	Wilburton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 465-3125	226	18	12.6	66.8%	128 (56.6%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	66 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	70.3	104^th of 463 public high schools	77.5%		66.9	114^th of 431 public high schools	73.5%	10	43.0	43.0	32.0	32.0	27.0	27.0	39.0	39.0	$13,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Talihina High School

Is Talihina High School a good school?

Talihina High School ranks 346^th of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Talihina High School?

Students at Talihina High School are 59% American Indian, 32% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Talihina High School in?

Talihina

How many students attend Talihina High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 155 students attended Talihina High School.

What schools feed into Talihina High School?

Talihina High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Talihina Elementary School
Middle : Talihina Junior High School

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2023–24 through 2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesDec 1, 2025

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2023–24 school spending dataAug 19, 2025

2021–22 through 2023–24 attendance dataAug 19, 2025

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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