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SHAWNEE HS

1001 North Kennedy Street, Shawnee, OK 74801SHAWNEE
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
987
Students
Total enrolled
78%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
10% vs nat'l
$13,920
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
14% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 987 students in grades 09–12 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,920 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SHAWNEE HS is a large high in Shawnee, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 987 students. The district invests $13,920 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 78% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SHAWNEE HS

987
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
66
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution533 male · 454 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 690 students
Student Composition
45%
14%
23%
12%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black5%
Multiracial23%
Native American12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402757001463

Academic Outcomes at SHAWNEE HS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
78
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
78%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 74801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,920Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,920
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,125
Student Support$2,645
Administration$1,670
Operations$2,088
Other$1,392
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,920 spent per student, an estimated $6,166 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
25%
State government
46.2%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal programs
28.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyPottawatomie County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSHAWNEE
Phone: (405)275-3084
NCES ID: 402757001463
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shawnee seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1001 North Kennedy Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.