Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0Shawnee’s public schools score below 74% of Oklahoma districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Shawnee’s districts is 14%, below the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Shawnee, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Shawnee’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 18% of tested students were proficient in reading and 14% in math, against 27% and 25% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,079 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Shawnee MS, then Shawnee HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Liberty Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Shawnee’s grade
C: better than 26% of Oklahoma school districts, #113 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Both inputs trail the Oklahoma average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Shawnee, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee MS
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee MS
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee MS
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,045 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,045 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,045 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Shawnee
Shawnee HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,045 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Shawnee’s public schools are run by Shawnee Public Schools. Parts of Shawnee (18%, 16%, 11%, 9%, 2% and 2% of its land) are served by North Rock Creek Public School, Bethel, Grove Public School, Dale, McLoud and Pleasant Grove Public School instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Shawnee vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Shawnee’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | C | Shawnee |
| Bethel Acres | A | Bethel |
Every school in Shawnee
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Shawnee’s schools
Are Shawnee’s schools good?
On Oklahoma’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Shawnee children attend score below 74% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #113 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Shawnee in?
Shawnee Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,329 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Shawnee are served by North Rock Creek Public School, Bethel, Grove Public School, Dale, McLoud and Pleasant Grove Public School.
Where do Shawnee kids go to high school?
Shawnee HS, with 1,045 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Shawnee’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Shawnee Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Shawnee spend per student?
$14,079 in Shawnee Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Shawnee?
Yes: Liberty Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 98 students).
Parents talk
What Shawnee families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Shawnee → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.