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TAHLEQUAH

Oklahoma · Public School District
6
Schools
3,607
Students
$14,176
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

TAHLEQUAH is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 3,607 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,176 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHEROKEE ESKG–05438
GREENWOOD ESKG–05503
HERITAGE ESKG–05495
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TAHLEQUAH MS06–08676
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TAHLEQUAH HS09–121,300
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SEQUOYAH ESPK–PK195
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,176Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
19%
State
49.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal
30.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (19%), with notable federal support (31%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,607
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
31% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in TAHLEQUAH?
TAHLEQUAH has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,607 students.
What is the graduation rate for TAHLEQUAH?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TAHLEQUAH spend per student?
TAHLEQUAH spends $14,176 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TAHLEQUAH?
64% of students in TAHLEQUAH qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TAHLEQUAH?
No, TAHLEQUAH does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TAHLEQUAH serve?
TAHLEQUAH serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for TAHLEQUAH?
The median opportunity score across schools in TAHLEQUAH is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.