Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Fort Towson High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Towson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Towson High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Towson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Towson High School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Towson High School's ranking?
Fort Towson High School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Fort Towson High School often compared to?
Fort Towson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugo High School, Soper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Towson High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Towson High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Fort Towson High School?
81 students attend Fort Towson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fort Towson High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Towson High School?
Fort Towson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fort Towson High School offer ?
Fort Towson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Towson High School part of?
Fort Towson High School is part of Fort Towson School District.
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