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Buffalo Valley High School

Summary:

Buffalo Valley High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Talihina, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Buffalo Valley School District, which is ranked 163 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo Valley High School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, ranging from a high 4-star rating in 2010-2011 to a low 1-star rating in 2022-2023. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 200th out of 431 high schools in the state, with a 3-star rating. While 50% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated, from 40% in 2020-2021 to 83.3% in 2021-2022. Notably, the school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby small, rural high schools like Hartshorne High School, Leflore High School, and Red Oak High School, Buffalo Valley High School's academic performance is generally in the middle of the pack. The school's fluctuations in performance may be indicative of the challenges faced by small, rural schools in maintaining consistent academic outcomes. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively strong performance with low-income students suggests that it is making efforts to address the needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4384 Southeast Highway 63
       Talihina, OK  74571-4571

(918) 942-9225

District: Buffalo Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,048 Help


Feeder schools for Buffalo Valley High School:

Elementary:    Buffalo Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.5%
American Indian:
30.1%
Two or more races:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buffalo Valley 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 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buffalo Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Buffalo Valley High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), American Indian (30.1%), two or more races (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Valley High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Buffalo Valley High School employs 6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Valley High School is $12,048.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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



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Rank History for Buffalo Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 45.09 266th 428 37.9%
2010 33.83 334th 431 22.5%
2011 76.04 72nd 424 83.0%
2015 62.50 219th 449 51.2%
2023 19.50 371st 439 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.99 310th 380 18.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.12 336th 355 5.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 46 0 1 0 15 n/a n/a 0 62
1992 44 0 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 58
1993 51 0 1 0 19 n/a n/a 0 71
1994 51 1 1 1 33 n/a n/a 0 87
1995 43 1 1 0 38 n/a n/a 0 83
1996 43 1 1 0 38 n/a n/a 0 83
1997 53 1 1 1 37 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 51 1 2 1 39 n/a n/a 0 94
1999 42 0 2 2 45 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 36 1 1 1 36 n/a n/a 0 75
2001 38 1 1 1 32 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 28 0 1 0 21 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 28 0 1 0 21 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 31 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 52
2005 35 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 54
2006 25 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 42
2007 33 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 31 0 0 8 15 n/a n/a 0 54
2009 24 0 1 1 20 n/a n/a 0 46
2010 29 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 48
2011 27 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 52
2012 25 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 51
2013 27 1 0 1 30 0 0 0 59
2014 27 1 0 1 29 0 2 0 60
2015 26 1 1 1 25 0 5 0 59
2016 23 0 0 1 26 0 3 0 53
2017 19 1 0 2 26 0 3 0 51
2018 18 0 2 1 32 0 3 0 56
2019 13 0 3 3 26 0 3 0 48
2020 18 0 0 3 13 0 8 0 42
2021 14 0 0 1 13 0 8 0 36
2022 29 0 0 2 21 0 7 0 59
2023 33 0 1 2 24 0 18 0 78
2024 31 0 0 3 22 0 17 0 73

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 Buffalo Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 62 10.0 6.2 n/a
1992 58 9.5 6.1 34.5
1993 71 10.0 7.1 33.8
1994 87 9.9 8.8 40.2
1995 83 8.2 10.1 41
1996 83 8.2 10.1 41
1997 93 8.5 10.9 40.9
1998 94 7.9 11.9 40.4
1999 91 8.0 11.4 60.4
2000 75 9.3 8.1 60
2001 73 9.0 8.1 60.3
2002 50 5.5 9.1 60
2003 50 5.5 9.1 60
2004 52 3.9 13.3 63.5
2005 54 5.6 9.6 74.1
2006 42 5.6 7.5 69
2007 52 5.6 9.3 69.2
2008 54 5.9 9.2 55.6
2009 46 5.0 9.2 58.7
2010 48 6.1 7.8 60.4
2011 52 5.0 10.4 57.7
2012 51 4.6 11.0 56.9
2013 59 5.0 11.8 76.3
2014 60 5.4 11.1 71.7
2015 59 5.0 11.8 71.2
2016 53 5.0 10.6 62.3
2017 51 4.0 12.6 68.6
2018 56 4.0 13.7 75
2019 48 4.0 11.9 66.7
2020 42 3.2 12.8 69
2021 36 2.9 12.2 52.8
2022 59 3.5 16.4 50.8
2023 78 5.1 15.2 64.1
2024 73 6.0 12.0 86.3

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 Buffalo Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 62 10.0 6.2 n/a
1992 58 9.5 6.1 34.5
1993 71 10.0 7.1 33.8
1994 87 9.9 8.8 40.2
1995 83 8.2 10.1 41
1996 83 8.2 10.1 41
1997 93 8.5 10.9 40.9
1998 94 7.9 11.9 40.4
1999 91 8.0 11.4 60.4
2000 75 9.3 8.1 60
2001 73 9.0 8.1 60.3
2002 50 5.5 9.1 60
2003 50 5.5 9.1 60
2004 52 3.9 13.3 63.5
2005 54 5.6 9.6 74.1
2006 42 5.6 7.5 69
2007 52 5.6 9.3 69.2
2008 54 5.9 9.2 55.6
2009 46 5.0 9.2 58.7
2010 48 6.1 7.8 60.4
2011 52 5.0 10.4 57.7
2012 51 4.6 11.0 56.9
2013 59 5.0 11.8 76.3
2014 60 5.4 11.1 71.7
2015 59 5.0 11.8 71.2
2016 53 5.0 10.6 62.3
2017 51 4.0 12.6 68.6
2018 56 4.0 13.7 75
2019 48 4.0 11.9 66.7
2020 42 3.2 12.8 69
2021 36 2.9 12.2 52.8
2022 59 3.5 16.4 50.8
2023 78 5.1 15.2 64.1
2024 73 6.0 12.0 86.3

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 Buffalo Valley High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,505
2020 $12,293
2021 $13,918
2022 $11,079
2023 $12,048

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4878
 62.5%
African American00
American Indian2624
 7.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1333
 153.8%
Two or More Races318
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%64.1%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Valley High School

Buffalo Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buffalo Valley Elementary School

Students at Buffalo Valley High School are 42% White, 30% American Indian, 23% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 73 students attended Buffalo Valley High School.


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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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