Serving 693 students in grades 9-12, Poteau High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in OK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Poteau High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poteau High School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Poteau High School is ranked #752 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Poteau High School often compared to?
Poteau High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poteau High School?
The graduation rate of Poteau High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Poteau High School?
693 students attend Poteau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Poteau High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poteau High School?
Poteau High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poteau High School offer ?
Poteau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poteau High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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