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What's one thing JAY HS gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
471
High
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JAY·NCES 401569000736
Jay High School
386 East Monroe, Jay, OK 74346 · (918) 253-4466 · Delaware County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL471 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
343 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 68%
Community
1
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 | 117 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 126 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 117 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 111 | 24% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · 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 JAY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jay High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay High School this school | 471 | 72.8% | N/A |
| Westville High School Westville | 338 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Colcord High School Colcord | 214 | 79.4% | N/A |
| Oaks-Mission High School Oaks | 74 | 81.1% | N/A |
| Glenpool High School Glenpool | 804 | 57.5% | N/A |
| Vinita High School Vinita | 414 | 67.4% | 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 Jay High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 471 | #110 of 467 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #96 of 220 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.4% | #104 of 220 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.8% | #93 of 323 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.8% | #63 of 120 |
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
471
+93 (+25%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 429
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 16.4:1
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 | 471 | 29 | 16.2:1 | 73% (343) |
| 2023-24 | 427 | 27.3 | 15.6:1 | 78% (333) |
| 2022-23 | 442 | 28 | 15.8:1 | 74% (326) |
| 2020-21 | 378 | 23 | 16.4:1 | 76% (287) |
| 2017-18 | 433 | 30.4 | 14.3:1 | 100% (433) |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 31 | 14.2:1 | 69% (303) |
| 2010-11 | 478 | 38 | 12.6:1 | 74% (353) |
| 2000-01 | 497 | 37 | 13.4:1 | 47% (236) |
| 1990-91 | 429 | 28 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jay High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (433 to 471); teachers down 5% (30.4 to 29).
About Jay High School
The public high school Jay High School is located in Jay, Oklahoma. Enrollment is 471 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12.
JAY has 1,559 students in 4 schools, and Jay High School is one of those schools.
Roughly 52% of students at Jay High School are Native American. Enrollment also includes 26% White, 12% Hispanic, and 8% Asian. Jay High School's diversity index is 64%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 29 full-time-equivalent teachers at Jay High School and a ratio of 16.2:1. This ratio sits 0.8 above the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 73% of students.
According to the American Community Survey, in Delaware County, the median household income is $56,676, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. There are 19 public schools in Delaware County, enrolling about 6,246 students in all.
Jay Middle School is the public school closest to Jay High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment is up 25% from 2020-21, when Jay High School had 378 students, to 2024-25, when it had 471.
If you have questions about school safety, transportation, and start times at Jay High School, you can post them here. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Delaware County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,279
Census ACS
Median income
$56,676
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
6,246 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JAY
- Jay Elementary SchoolElementary · 538 students
- Jay Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle · 321 students
- Jay Middle SchoolMiddle · 229 students
Other schools in Jay
- Jay Elementary SchoolElementary · 538 students
- Jay Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle · 321 students
- Jay Middle SchoolMiddle · 229 students
Other Jay High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Jay High. Jay High School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Jay High SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 2,118 students
- JAY HIGH SCHOOLJAY, FL · 498 students
Nearby schools
- Jay Middle School0.1 mi · 229
- Jay Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 321
- Jay Elementary School0.2 mi · 538
- Grove Lower Elementary School10.9 mi · 789
- Grove Middle School10.9 mi · 365
- Grove Upper Elementary School11.0 mi · 493
Frequently asked questions
About Jay High SchoolHow large is Jay High School?
Jay High School enrolls approximately 471 students in grades 09-12.
Is Jay High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jay High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Jay High School have?
Jay High School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
How diverse is Jay High School?
Jay High School reports a student body of 26% White, 12% Hispanic, 0% Black, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Jay High School public or private?
Jay High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by JAY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.