Top Rankings
Shawnee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,329 students in Shawnee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Shawnee School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
3,329 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shawnee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
% American Indian
12%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
21%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
44%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,160 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,493 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,160
$11,355
Spending / Student
$12,493
$11,328
Best Shawnee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 North Kennedy Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-3084
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-3084
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East Independence Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1878
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1878
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 North Draper Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1806
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1806
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1519
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1519
Gr: 1-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Louisa Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1846
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 273-1846
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1831 Airport Drive
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-3388
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-3388
Gr: PK-1 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,329 students.
What is the rank of Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District is ranked #446 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee School District?
44% of Shawnee School District students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shawnee School District?
Shawnee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Shawnee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,493 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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