Tulsa

The Tulsa school district in Oklahoma contains 69 schools, including 46 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 11 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 246 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance.

However, the data reveals stark disparities in quality within the Tulsa district. Booker T. Washington High School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 12th out of 431 high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating. It has strong test scores, with 65.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.8% proficient or better in Mathematics. Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is another high-performing high school, ranking 61st in the state and earning a 4-star rating. At the elementary level, Council Oak Elementary School and Henry Zarrow International School also stand out with strong test scores and 4-star ratings.

In contrast, many schools in the Tulsa district struggle with low academic performance. For example, at Central High School, only 15.3% of 11th graders are proficient or better in English Language Arts. The data suggests a correlation between high rates of economic disadvantage and lower academic achievement, with many of the lowest-performing schools having the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these disparities will be crucial for improving outcomes across the Tulsa district.