Thomas Edison Preparatory School is a public school located in midtown Tulsa, Oklahoma serving students from the 6th grade to the 12th grade.It is a part of Tulsa public schools
Serving 1,083 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,083 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's student population of 1,083 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,083 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Eggshell, Kelly green
School Rankings
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
13%
8%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is ranked #482 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Thomas Edison Preparatory High School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
1,083 students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Preparatory High School?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offer ?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Edison Preparatory High School part of?
Thomas Edison Preparatory High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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