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CHECOTAH HS

491 W Paul Carr Drive, Checotah, OK 74426 · (918) 473-9100 · McIntosh County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
Enrollment
389
High
DISTRICT 357 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
328 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 68%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
103
Grade 10
101
Grade 11
82
Grade 12
103
Student demographics
White
49%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 21%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 14%
Native American
33%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 11%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
389
-45 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 15.9:1
% White
49%
was 47%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CHECOTAH HS

CHECOTAH HS operates as a medium-sized four-year high school in Checotah, Oklahoma, one of the schools within CHECOTAH. Current enrollment sits at 389 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

CHECOTAH runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,428 students. CHECOTAH HS is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, CHECOTAH HS reports that the most-represented group is White (49%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 33% Native American, 8% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.6:1. The state averages around 15.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 84% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (McIntosh County) logs that median household income runs about $46,281, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, McIntosh County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,779 students), of which CHECOTAH HS is one.

The closest other public school is MARSHALL ES, roughly 0.3 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

CHECOTAH HS operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 10%: 434 students in 2018 compared to 389 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for CHECOTAH HS typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

McIntosh County at a glance

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Population
19,400
Census ACS
Median income
$46,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,779 students

Quick facts

School name
CHECOTAH HS
District
CHECOTAH
Address
491 W Paul Carr Drive, Checotah, OK 74426
Phone
(918) 473-9100
County
McIntosh County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
389
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
328 (84%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
400735000290
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CHECOTAH HS
What is the total enrollment at CHECOTAH HS?
CHECOTAH HS enrolls approximately 389 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does CHECOTAH HS serve?
CHECOTAH HS serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CHECOTAH HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CHECOTAH HS is approximately 16.6:1 (23 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CHECOTAH HS?
CHECOTAH HS reports a student body of 49% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is CHECOTAH HS in?
CHECOTAH HS is part of CHECOTAH.
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