Enrollment
127
High
DISTRICT 122 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YALE·NCES 403336029743
Yale High School
315 East Chicago Avenue, Yale, OK 74085 · (918) 387-2434 · Payne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL127 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
82 students
DISTRICT 68% · 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 | 35 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 33 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 41 | 32% |
| Grade 12 | 18 | 14% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · 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 YALE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Yale High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale High School this school | 127 | 64.6% | N/A |
| Glencoe High School Glencoe | 101 | 63.4% | N/A |
| Rock Creek High School Bokchito | 130 | 65.4% | N/A |
| Rush Springs High School Rush Springs | 133 | 60.9% | N/A |
| Stratford High School Stratford | 216 | 63.9% | N/A |
| Depew High School Depew | 108 | 67.6% | 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 Yale High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Payne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 127 | #284 of 467 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.6% | #148 of 323 | #1 of 7 |
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
127
+2 (+2%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 173
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 15.6:1
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 | 127 | 8.1 | 15.7:1 | 65% (82) |
| 2023-24 | 119 | 7.6 | 15.6:1 | 71% (84) |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 8.3 | 13.8:1 | 59% (68) |
| 2020-21 | 125 | 8 | 15.6:1 | 43% (54) |
| 2017-18 | 136 | 8.3 | 16.4:1 | 62% (84) |
| 2015-16 | 171 | 9 | 19.0:1 | 57% (98) |
| 2010-11 | 171 | 14 | 12.2:1 | 58% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 175 | 13 | 13.5:1 | 49% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 173 | 15 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Yale High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (136 to 127); teachers down 3% (8.3 to 8.1).
About Yale High School
Yale High School is a small high school in YALE, located in Yale, Oklahoma. Enrolled students number 127 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Oklahoma average about 443 students each.
The district, YALE, has 365 students enrolled across 3 schools.
Yale High School is 70% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 19% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 6% Native American. The school's diversity index is 47%, meaning two students picked at random have a 47% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The teaching staff at Yale High School is 8.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 15.7:1. For comparison, high schools in Oklahoma average 15.4:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 65%. The gap from the 52% average for public schools in Payne County is 13 points.
Among Payne County residents, the median household income is $49,809, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Yale High School is one of 26 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is Yale Middle School, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Distant, or in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (125) and 2024-25 (127).
Discussions about Yale High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Payne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,972
Census ACS
Median income
$49,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
10,609 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in YALE
- Yale Elementary SchoolElementary · 167 students
- Yale Middle SchoolMiddle · 71 students
Other schools in Yale
- Yale Elementary SchoolElementary · 167 students
- Yale Middle SchoolMiddle · 71 students
Nearby schools
- Yale Middle School0.0 mi · 71
- Yale Elementary School0.4 mi · 167
- J. F. Kennedy Elementary School6.8 mi · 168
- Oilton High School6.9 mi · 72
- Jennings Public School8.4 mi · 303
- Cushing High School9.6 mi · 521
Frequently asked questions
About Yale High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Yale High School?
Yale High School enrolls approximately 127 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Yale High School serve?
Yale High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Yale High School?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at Yale High School.
How diverse is Yale High School?
Yale High School reports a student body of 70% White, 6% Hispanic, 19% Two or more.
Who oversees Yale High School?
Yale High School is overseen by YALE in Payne County.
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