Enrollment
223
High
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PANAMA·NCES 402337001241
Panama High School
401 High School Drive, Panama, OK 74951 · (918) 963-0409 · Le Flore County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL223 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
177 students
DISTRICT 79% · 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 | 53 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 64 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 46 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 60 | 27% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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 PANAMA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Panama High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama High School this school | 223 | 79.4% | N/A |
| Valliant High School Valliant | 284 | 74.3% | N/A |
| Calera High School Calera | 227 | 78.0% | N/A |
| Canadian High School Canadian | 131 | 74.0% | N/A |
| Foyil High School Foyil | 105 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Haskell High School Haskell | 202 | 73.8% | 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 Panama High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Le Flore County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 223 | #201 of 467 | #4 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #131 of 220 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #142 of 220 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.4% | #51 of 323 | #2 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.7% | #91 of 120 | 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
223
+11 (+5%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 215
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 223 | 12.9 | 17.2:1 | 79% (177) |
| 2023-24 | 216 | 11.7 | 18.4:1 | 75% (161) |
| 2022-23 | 198 | 14.8 | 13.4:1 | 72% (143) |
| 2020-21 | 212 | 13 | 16.3:1 | 77% (163) |
| 2017-18 | 215 | 12.5 | 17.2:1 | 100% (215) |
| 2015-16 | 230 | 14 | 16.4:1 | 80% (183) |
| 2010-11 | 220 | 16 | 13.8:1 | 79% (173) |
| 2000-01 | 205 | 21 | 9.8:1 | 41% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 215 | 19 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Panama High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (215 to 223); teachers up 3% (12.5 to 12.9).
About Panama High School
Panama High School is classified as a high school. It is located in Panama, Oklahoma. Its enrollment is 223 students, spread over grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Oklahoma enroll around 443, and this school is 50% below that mark.
Panama High School is one of the 3 schools that make up PANAMA (744 students in total).
More than half of enrollment at Panama High School is White: 57%. Other groups make up 24% Native American, 10% multiracial, and 8% Hispanic. Le Flore County as a whole is about 70% White, so the school's share is lower. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 61%.
Based on 12.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, Panama High School has a ratio of 17.2:1. The gap from the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma is 1.8 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 79%. Among public schools in Le Flore County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
For the population of Le Flore County, median household income comes to about $51,565, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Le Flore County's 38 public schools enroll about 8,938 students and include Panama High School.
Panama High School's closest public school neighbor is Panama Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 5 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Panama High School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 5% increase, from 212 to 223.
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Le Flore County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
49,053
Census ACS
Median income
$51,565
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
8,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PANAMA
- Panama Elementary SchoolElementary · 414 students
- Panama Middle SchoolMiddle · 107 students
Other schools in Panama
- Panama Elementary SchoolElementary · 414 students
- Panama Middle SchoolMiddle · 107 students
Other Panama High schools
One other US public school is named Panama High. Panama High School is the largest of the 2.
- PANAMA HIGH SCHOOLPANAMA, NY · 189 students
Nearby schools
- Panama Middle School0.1 mi · 107
- Panama Elementary School0.4 mi · 414
- Shady Point Public School3.0 mi · 158
- Spiro Middle School5.0 mi · 222
- Spiro High School5.0 mi · 291
- Spiro Elementary School5.1 mi · 574
Frequently asked questions
About Panama High SchoolHow many students attend Panama High School?
Panama High School enrolls approximately 223 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Panama High School serve?
Panama High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panama High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Panama High School is approximately 17.2:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Panama High School?
At Panama High School, the student body is approximately 57% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Panama High School public or private?
Panama High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by PANAMA.
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