High Schools in Tulsa

The Tulsa school district in Oklahoma is home to 11 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The data reveals a mix of performance among these schools, with Booker T. Washington High School standing out as the top-performing school in the district. This school consistently ranks among the top 12 high schools in Oklahoma and boasts the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to its peers.

In contrast, several other Tulsa high schools, such as East Central High School, Nathan Hale High School, and Central High School, struggle with low test scores, with proficiency rates below 20% in both core subjects. The Tulsa school district as a whole appears to face challenges, with most of its high schools ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma high schools.

The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic factors, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with higher poverty levels, such as Tulsa Met High School with a 95.74% free and reduced lunch rate, tend to have lower test scores and rankings. However, the relationship between spending per student and school performance is not straightforward, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play in determining academic outcomes.