Tipton High School in Tipton, Oklahoma on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Tipton High School is a rural public school in Tipton, Oklahoma that is part of Tipton Public Schools. It serves 67 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

67 Students

5 Teachers

1000 S Broadway

Tipton, OK 73570 View local requests

http://www.tiptontigers.net

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Tipton High School Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Tipton High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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