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Balko High School

Summary:

Balko High School is a small public high school in Balko, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 46. Despite its small size, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 28th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Balko High School consistently outperforms nearby schools like Turpin High School and Beaver High School in academic test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.6% of Balko High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in CCRA/English Language Arts, compared to just 32.1% at Turpin High School and 15.8% at Beaver High School. The school also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 80.1% rate at Turpin High School.

What sets Balko High School apart is its commitment to academic excellence and effective resource allocation. The school spends significantly more per student, at $28,860, compared to $17,670 at Turpin High School and $32,844 at Beaver High School. This investment, combined with the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, likely contributes to its exceptional performance and the personalized attention students receive.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 110 Bison Lane
       Balko, OK  73931-3931

(580) 646-3385

District: Balko

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,187 Help


Feeder schools for Balko High School:

Elementary:    Balko Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Balko High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Balko High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Balko High School is 6. (See more...)
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Compare Balko High School employs 7.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Balko High School is $35,187.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Balko High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Balko High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.54 3rd 428 99.3%
2010 57.51 179th 431 58.5%
2011 37.60 313th 424 26.2%
2015 41.19 360th 449 19.8%
2022 81.98 39th 350 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Balko High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 51 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1989 49 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 54
1990 45 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1991 57 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1992 58 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 60
1993 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1994 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1995 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1996 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1997 65 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1998 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1999 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2000 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2001 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2005 28 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2006 26 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 32
2007 29 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2008 27 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2009 28 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 30 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2011 40 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 46
2012 40 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 43
2013 41 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 46
2014 40 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 43
2015 41 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 44
2016 41 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 44
2017 42 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 44
2018 45 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 47
2019 43 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 48
2020 48 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 55
2021 43 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 51
2022 39 2 0 5 1 0 1 0 48
2023 35 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 44
2024 35 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Balko High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 53 8.5 6.2 n/a
1989 54 8.5 6.3 n/a
1990 48 8.5 5.6 n/a
1991 59 8.5 6.9 n/a
1992 60 7.5 8.0 15
1993 66 7.8 8.5 18.2
1994 67 8.6 7.8 11.9
1995 64 8.8 7.3 32.8
1996 64 8.8 7.3 32.8
1997 65 8.6 7.6 36.9
1998 60 8.6 7.0 40
1999 53 8.6 6.2 24.5
2000 53 7.6 7.0 18.9
2001 55 9.4 5.9 34.5
2002 42 9.4 4.5 31
2003 42 9.4 4.5 31
2004 33 8.9 3.7 57.6
2005 29 5.0 5.8 51.7
2006 32 4.0 8.0 28.1
2007 32 2.0 16.0 18.8
2008 29 6.1 4.8 24.1
2009 30 6.2 4.8 26.7
2010 34 5.9 5.7 41.2
2011 46 5.9 7.7 41.3
2012 43 4.9 8.7 46.5
2013 46 6.8 6.7 43.5
2014 43 5.8 7.4 32.6
2015 44 6.0 7.3 29.5
2016 44 6.0 7.3 43.2
2017 44 5.3 8.1 22.7
2018 47 5.0 9.4 23.4
2019 48 6.5 7.3 25
2020 55 6.3 8.6 21.8
2021 51 6.5 7.8 23.5
2022 48 7.0 6.8 33.3
2023 44 5.0 8.8 31.8
2024 46 7.6 6.0 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Balko High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 53 8.5 6.2 n/a
1989 54 8.5 6.3 n/a
1990 48 8.5 5.6 n/a
1991 59 8.5 6.9 n/a
1992 60 7.5 8.0 15
1993 66 7.8 8.5 18.2
1994 67 8.6 7.8 11.9
1995 64 8.8 7.3 32.8
1996 64 8.8 7.3 32.8
1997 65 8.6 7.6 36.9
1998 60 8.6 7.0 40
1999 53 8.6 6.2 24.5
2000 53 7.6 7.0 18.9
2001 55 9.4 5.9 34.5
2002 42 9.4 4.5 31
2003 42 9.4 4.5 31
2004 33 8.9 3.7 57.6
2005 29 5.0 5.8 51.7
2006 32 4.0 8.0 28.1
2007 32 2.0 16.0 18.8
2008 29 6.1 4.8 24.1
2009 30 6.2 4.8 26.7
2010 34 5.9 5.7 41.2
2011 46 5.9 7.7 41.3
2012 43 4.9 8.7 46.5
2013 46 6.8 6.7 43.5
2014 43 5.8 7.4 32.6
2015 44 6.0 7.3 29.5
2016 44 6.0 7.3 43.2
2017 44 5.3 8.1 22.7
2018 47 5.0 9.4 23.4
2019 48 6.5 7.3 25
2020 55 6.3 8.6 21.8
2021 51 6.5 7.8 23.5
2022 48 7.0 6.8 33.3
2023 44 5.0 8.8 31.8
2024 46 7.6 6.0 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Balko High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $28,860
2020 $22,658
2021 $28,483
2022 $30,830
2023 $35,187

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Balko High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4844
 8.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4335
 18.6%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%31.8%
 6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balko High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Balko High School.

Balko High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Balko Elementary School

Students at Balko High School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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