- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tahlequah, OK
Tahlequah Hs
Federal NCES profile for Tahlequah Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402938001544
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tahlequah Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Tahlequah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,358
- students enrolled
Tahlequah Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tahlequah Hs ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tahlequah, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Tahlequah Hs held near 1,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 402938001544 · Tahlequah, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,358 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahlequah Ms (730 students)
Tahlequah Hs held near 1,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Tahlequah Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tahlequah Hs
1,358 students
- Tahlequah Ms
Tahlequah Ms
730 students
- Heritage Es 501
Heritage Es
501 students
- Greenwood Es 500
Greenwood Es
500 students
- Cherokee Es 441
Cherokee Es
441 students
- Sequoyah Es 182
Sequoyah Es
182 students
What this shows Tahlequah Hs reports 1,358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tahlequah Hs compares
Tahlequah Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,358
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.5%
Two or More 22.0%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Tahlequah Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tahlequah reports $12,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tahlequah Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tahlequah Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tahlequah Hs
How many students attend Tahlequah Hs?
Tahlequah Hs has 1,358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tahlequah, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,300 (2022-23) → 1,341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahlequah Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahlequah Hs is 15.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tahlequah Hs?
The largest demographic group at Tahlequah Hs is American Indian / Alaska Native at 34.5% of enrollment, in Tahlequah, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tahlequah Hs?
Tahlequah Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tahlequah Hs rank among public schools in Tahlequah?
By Resource Investment Index, Tahlequah Hs ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tahlequah, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tahlequah on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahlequah?
Besides Tahlequah Hs, Tahlequah also operates Tahlequah Ms (730 students), Heritage Es (501 students), and Greenwood Es (500 students). See the Tahlequah district page for the complete list.