Enrollment
243
High
DISTRICT 271 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HENNESSEY·NCES 401434000678
Hennessey High School
707 East Oklahoma Street, Hennessey, OK 73742 · (405) 853-4394 · Kingfisher County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL243 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
173 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 64 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 68 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 58 | 24% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within HENNESSEY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hennessey High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennessey High School this school | 243 | 71.2% | N/A |
| Marietta High School Marietta | 288 | 79.5% | N/A |
| Heavener High School Heavener | 300 | 77.7% | N/A |
| Boise City High School Boise City | 97 | 73.2% | N/A |
| Madill High School Madill | 511 | 75.1% | N/A |
| Frederick High School Frederick | 202 | 79.7% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hennessey High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Kingfisher County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 243 | #189 of 467 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #56 of 220 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.1% | #170 of 220 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.2% | #104 of 323 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.4% | #73 of 91 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
243
+13 (+6%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 193
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 243 | 16.6 | 14.7:1 | 71% (173) |
| 2023-24 | 246 | 19.8 | 12.4:1 | 66% (162) |
| 2022-23 | 232 | 19.8 | 11.8:1 | 64% (149) |
| 2020-21 | 230 | 19 | 12.1:1 | 87% (199) |
| 2017-18 | 249 | 18.4 | 13.5:1 | 90% (223) |
| 2015-16 | 262 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 87% (227) |
| 2010-11 | 225 | 18 | 12.5:1 | 63% (142) |
| 2000-01 | 257 | 19 | 13.5:1 | 42% (107) |
| 1990-91 | 193 | 15 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hennessey High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (249 to 243); teachers down 10% (18.4 to 16.6).
About Hennessey High School
Hennessey High School is a low-enrollment high school with an address in Hennessey, Oklahoma. School enrollment was 243 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in Oklahoma is roughly 443 students; this school is 45% smaller than that.
HENNESSEY oversees Hennessey High School and 2 other schools, with 812 students in total.
A majority of students at Hennessey High School, 50%, are Hispanic. The next largest groups are 43% White and 6% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 32 points above the 19% share among Kingfisher County residents. Hennessey High School has a diversity index of 56%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 14.7:1, with 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Hennessey High School is 71%. The gap from the 47% average for public schools in Kingfisher County is 24 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Kingfisher County show that median household income is about $71,975, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Hennessey High School is one of 18 public schools in Kingfisher County, which together enroll about 3,734 students.
The closest public school, Hennessey Upper Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Hennessey High School. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Federal counts put enrollment at 230 in 2020-21 and 243 in 2024-25, a 6% gain. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.1:1 in 2020-21 to 14.7:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Hennessey High School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Kingfisher County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,430
Census ACS
Median income
$71,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
3,734 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HENNESSEY
- Hennessey Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 342 students
- Hennessey Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle · 227 students
Other schools in Hennessey
- Hennessey Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · 342 students
- Hennessey Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle · 227 students
Nearby schools
- Hennessey Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 227
- Hennessey Lower Elementary School0.1 mi · 342
- Dover High School8.8 mi · 63
- Dover Elementary School8.8 mi · 143
- Waukomis High School11.4 mi · 117
- Waukomis Elementary School11.6 mi · 256
Frequently asked questions
About Hennessey High SchoolHow many students attend Hennessey High School?
Hennessey High School enrolls approximately 243 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Hennessey High School serve?
Hennessey High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Hennessey High School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Hennessey High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hennessey High School?
At Hennessey High School, the student body is approximately 43% White, 50% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Is Hennessey High School public or private?
Hennessey High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by HENNESSEY.
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