Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Summary:

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is a public high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Oklahoma high schools, with a current statewide ranking of 61 out of 431 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This strong performance stands out compared to the overall low ranking and 1-star rating of the Tulsa School District.

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School excels in certain areas, such as the performance of male and white students, who rank 37th and 22nd in the state, respectively. However, the school struggles with the academic achievement of African American students and English Language Learners. While the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are strong, with 52% of 11th-graders proficient or better, its math proficiency rates are relatively low at 19.4%. The school's graduation rates have fluctuated between 69.1% and 91.1% over the past few years, with the most recent rate being 80.1%.

Compared to nearby schools, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School outperforms schools like Will Rogers College High School, Daniel Webster High School, and Nathan Hale High School, but lags behind the highly-ranked Booker T. Washington High School, also in the Tulsa School District. The school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.21% to 64.83%, suggests it serves a population with a higher proportion of low-income families, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges observed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2906 East 41st Street
       Tulsa, OK  74105-4105


(918) 746-8500

District: Tulsa

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,902 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas Edison Preparatory High School:

Elementary:    Council Oak Elementary School
    Eliot Elementary School
    Lanier Elementary School
    Patrick Henry Elementary School
Middle:    Edison Preparatory Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  1,089

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.9%
Hispanic:
26.2%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas Edison Preparatory 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 77.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas Edison Preparatory 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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), Hispanic (26.2%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 21.6. 7 high schools in the Tulsa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Thomas Edison Preparatory High School employs 50.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is $10,902. 6 high schools in the Tulsa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Edison Preparatory High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 66.19 139th 428 67.5%
2010 68.03 119th 431 72.4%
2011 54.56 204th 424 51.9%
2015 80.12 65th 449 85.5%
2016 73.27 46th 251 81.7%
2017 54.45 82nd 197 58.4%
2021 81.73 43rd 307 86.0%
2022 63.15 109th 350 68.9%
2023 77.13 74th 439 83.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.20 4th 43 90.7%
2022 57.56 16th 42 61.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.87 16th 67 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.96 84th 184 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.93 49th 187 73.8%
2022 61.36 63rd 201 68.7%
2023 69.44 82nd 380 78.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.63 50th 353 85.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.30 10th 45 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.23 88th 355 75.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.54 21st 26 19.2%
2023 44.68 33rd 70 52.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.36 24th 65 63.1%
2022 47.49 32nd 66 51.5%
2023 71.77 29th 129 77.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.11 78th 187 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.10 6th 196 96.9%
2022 74.42 38th 210 81.9%
2023 90.39 17th 350 95.1%
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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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 911 263 10 11 21 n/a n/a 0 1216
1989 817 227 14 11 26 n/a n/a 0 1095
1990 783 194 15 15 41 n/a n/a 0 1048
1991 772 180 9 12 51 n/a n/a 0 1024
1992 735 199 11 22 53 n/a n/a 0 1020
1993 747 210 11 26 53 n/a n/a 0 1047
1994 694 212 9 29 50 n/a n/a 0 994
1995 634 231 10 22 60 n/a n/a 0 957
1996 634 231 10 22 60 n/a n/a 0 957
1997 638 225 14 22 67 n/a n/a 0 966
1998 652 230 6 21 68 n/a n/a 0 977
1999 640 261 6 20 64 n/a n/a 0 991
2000 587 248 3 20 68 n/a n/a 0 926
2001 607 241 7 25 66 n/a n/a 0 946
2002 656 244 11 25 69 n/a n/a 0 1005
2003 656 244 11 25 69 n/a n/a 0 1005
2004 644 260 9 41 64 n/a n/a 0 1018
2005 680 274 10 55 73 n/a n/a 0 1092
2006 672 245 13 63 105 n/a n/a 0 1098
2007 719 250 15 76 140 n/a n/a 0 1200
2008 756 272 14 85 157 n/a n/a 0 1284
2009 699 250 20 83 145 n/a n/a 0 1197
2010 642 286 20 96 140 n/a n/a 0 1184
2011 624 308 22 106 129 1 8 0 1198
2012 646 323 23 119 112 0 32 0 1255
2013 608 275 22 115 101 1 53 0 1175
2014 592 242 20 123 101 1 72 0 1151
2015 585 205 18 159 93 2 82 0 1144
2016 583 189 26 181 95 2 97 0 1173
2017 585 213 31 207 89 0 111 0 1236
2018 542 180 32 229 82 1 107 0 1173
2019 523 182 32 239 84 2 101 0 1163
2020 483 156 22 253 82 4 118 0 1118
2021 486 154 17 272 78 1 130 0 1138
2022 453 149 17 274 68 1 112 0 1074
2023 445 134 19 298 69 1 125 0 1091
2024 456 133 20 285 64 4 127 0 1089

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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1216 50.8 23.9 n/a
1989 1095 50.5 21.6 n/a
1990 1048 49.9 21.0 n/a
1991 1024 51.7 19.8 n/a
1992 1020 50.6 20.1 9.6
1993 1047 52.7 19.9 15.7
1994 994 53.0 18.8 n/a
1995 957 53.6 17.9 21
1996 957 53.6 17.9 21
1997 966 51.5 18.8 19.7
1998 977 54.4 18.0 19.4
1999 991 56.6 17.5 26.3
2000 926 56.6 16.4 30.8
2001 946 56.9 16.6 31.9
2002 1005 62.9 16.0 36.8
2003 1005 62.9 16.0 36.8
2004 1018 62.7 16.2 42.4
2005 1092 64.9 16.8 43.8
2006 1098 66.6 16.5 45
2007 1200 71.7 16.7 45.3
2008 1284 75.7 17.0 49.2
2009 1197 79.2 15.1 38.8
2010 1184 74.7 15.8 51.9
2011 1198 66.0 18.1 56.2
2012 1255 65.0 19.3 61.1
2013 1175 61.9 18.9 55
2014 1151 60.3 19.0 57
2015 1144 58.0 19.7 57.9
2016 1173 62.0 18.9 53.3
2017 1236 58.6 21.0 55.6
2018 1173 51.2 22.8 44.4
2019 1163 48.9 23.7 53.1
2020 1118 53.3 20.9 49
2021 1138 56.6 20.0 55.2
2022 1074 54.9 19.5 47.2
2023 1091 53.7 20.2 60.5
2024 1089 50.2 21.6 64.8

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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1216 50.8 23.9 n/a
1989 1095 50.5 21.6 n/a
1990 1048 49.9 21.0 n/a
1991 1024 51.7 19.8 n/a
1992 1020 50.6 20.1 9.6
1993 1047 52.7 19.9 15.7
1994 994 53.0 18.8 n/a
1995 957 53.6 17.9 21
1996 957 53.6 17.9 21
1997 966 51.5 18.8 19.7
1998 977 54.4 18.0 19.4
1999 991 56.6 17.5 26.3
2000 926 56.6 16.4 30.8
2001 946 56.9 16.6 31.9
2002 1005 62.9 16.0 36.8
2003 1005 62.9 16.0 36.8
2004 1018 62.7 16.2 42.4
2005 1092 64.9 16.8 43.8
2006 1098 66.6 16.5 45
2007 1200 71.7 16.7 45.3
2008 1284 75.7 17.0 49.2
2009 1197 79.2 15.1 38.8
2010 1184 74.7 15.8 51.9
2011 1198 66.0 18.1 56.2
2012 1255 65.0 19.3 61.1
2013 1175 61.9 18.9 55
2014 1151 60.3 19.0 57
2015 1144 58.0 19.7 57.9
2016 1173 62.0 18.9 53.3
2017 1236 58.6 21.0 55.6
2018 1173 51.2 22.8 44.4
2019 1163 48.9 23.7 53.1
2020 1118 53.3 20.9 49
2021 1138 56.6 20.0 55.2
2022 1074 54.9 19.5 47.2
2023 1091 53.7 20.2 60.5
2024 1089 50.2 21.6 64.8

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 Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,154
2020 $9,644
2021 $10,615
2022 $11,176
2023 $10,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11631091
 6.2%
African American182134
 26.4%
American Indian8469
 17.9%
Asian3219
 40.6%
Hispanic239298
 24.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White523445
 14.9%
Two or More Races101125
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%60.5%
 7.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,089 students attended Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.

Students at Thomas Edison Preparatory High School are 42% White, 26% Hispanic, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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