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Enrollment
460
High
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SULPHUR·NCES 402916001534
Sulphur High School
1021 West Ninth Street, Sulphur, OK 73086 · (580) 622-3174 · Murray County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL460 STUDENTS
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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
20.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.1:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
259 students
DISTRICT 65% · 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 | 118 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 116 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 117 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 109 | 24% |
Student demographics
61%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 SULPHUR. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Sulphur High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School this school | 460 | 56.3% | N/A |
| Sapulpa Junior High School Sapulpa | 603 | 58.2% | 19.0% |
| Little Axe High School Norman | 345 | 57.7% | N/A |
| Tecumseh High School Tecumseh | 684 | 59.8% | N/A |
| Dickson High School Ardmore | 347 | 59.4% | N/A |
| Kellyville High School Kellyville | 258 | 59.3% | 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 Sulphur High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 460 | #111 of 467 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #194 of 220 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.0% | #136 of 220 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.3% | #201 of 323 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.7% | #30 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
460
+56 (+14%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 366
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 16.2:1
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 | 460 | 23 | 20.0:1 | 56% (259) |
| 2023-24 | 445 | 13 | 34.2:1 | 53% (234) |
| 2022-23 | 436 | 17.5 | 24.9:1 | 49% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 404 | 25 | 16.2:1 | 36% (146) |
| 2017-18 | 381 | 25 | 15.2:1 | 43% (162) |
| 2015-16 | 437 | 26 | 16.8:1 | 49% (212) |
| 2010-11 | 348 | 24 | 14.5:1 | 53% (183) |
| 2000-01 | 420 | 30 | 14.0:1 | 39% (163) |
| 1990-91 | 366 | 28 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sulphur High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (381 to 460); teachers down 8% (25 to 23).
About Sulphur High School
Sulphur High School is one of the public schools in Sulphur, Oklahoma. It is a mid-sized high school. It reported 460 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25.
SULPHUR, which runs Sulphur High School, has 4 schools and 1,435 students.
The student body at Sulphur High School is 55% White. Other reported shares: 26% Native American, 10% Hispanic, and 9% multiracial. Murray County's residents are about 70% White, 15 points above the school's share. A diversity index of 61% means there is a 61% chance two randomly chosen students at Sulphur High School are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sulphur High School is 20.0:1, based on 23 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Oklahoma average 15.4:1. Lunch program data show 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 64% for public schools in Murray County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Murray County show that median household income comes to about $66,322, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The county's public schools total 9, with about 2,384 students.
Sulphur Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 56 students, from 404 to 460. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.2:1; by 2024-25 it was 20.0:1.
Sulphur High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Murray County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,753
Census ACS
Median income
$66,322
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,384 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SULPHUR
- Sulphur Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
- Sulphur Middle SchoolMiddle · 310 students
- Sulphur Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 285 students
Other schools in Sulphur
- Sulphur Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
- Sulphur Middle SchoolMiddle · 310 students
- Sulphur Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 285 students
- Oklahoma School for the DeafElementary · 54 students
- Oklahoma School for the DeafHigh · 39 students
Other Sulphur High schools
One other US public school is named Sulphur High. Sulphur High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Sulphur High SchoolSulphur, LA · 1,911 students
Nearby schools
- Sulphur Middle School0.1 mi · 310
- Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School0.2 mi · 285
- Sulphur Elementary School0.3 mi · 380
- Oklahoma School for the Deaf1.5 mi · 39
- Oklahoma School for the Deaf1.5 mi · 54
- Davis High School7.8 mi · 258
Frequently asked questions
About Sulphur High SchoolHow large is Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School enrolls approximately 460 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Sulphur High School serve?
Sulphur High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Sulphur High School?
Approximately 20.0:1 students per teacher at Sulphur High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sulphur High School?
At Sulphur High School, the student body is approximately 55% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Sulphur High School?
Sulphur High School is overseen by SULPHUR in Murray County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.